South Korea vs North Macedonia: Outdoor air pollution exposure
South Korea
21
in 2024
North Macedonia
20.7
in 2024
South Korea rank
77th
North Macedonia rank
78th
Outdoor air pollution exposure over time
- South Korea
- North Macedonia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 21 against 20.7 in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.3.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was North Macedonia ahead.
South Korea ranks 77th and North Macedonia ranks 78th of 241 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.35 | 25.55 | 8.2 | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 21.86 | 28.15 | 6.29 | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 22.6 | 27.33 | 4.73 | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 18.7 | 21.94 | 3.24 | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outdoor air pollution exposure, South Korea or North Macedonia?
- South Korea, at 21 against 20.7 in North Macedonia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in outdoor air pollution exposure between South Korea and North Macedonia?
- 0.3, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and North Macedonia?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and North Macedonia rank globally for outdoor air pollution exposure?
- South Korea ranks 77th and North Macedonia ranks 78th of 241 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Outdoor air pollution exposure. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.