Mauritius vs Russian Federation: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
Mauritius
13 µg/m³
in 2024
Russian Federation
12.9 µg/m³
in 2024
Mauritius rank
136th
Russian Federation rank
137th
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- Mauritius
- Russian Federation
How they compare
Mauritius currently reports 13 µg/m³ against 12.9 µg/m³ in Russian Federation, a difference of 0.1 µg/m³.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Russian Federation ahead.
Mauritius ranks 136th and Russian Federation ranks 137th of 241 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Mauritius averaged higher in 2 and Russian Federation in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritius | Russian Federation | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.25 µg/m³ | 16.1 µg/m³ | 1.85 µg/m³ | Russian Federation |
| 2000s | 13.89 µg/m³ | 15.59 µg/m³ | 1.7 µg/m³ | Russian Federation |
| 2010s | 13.88 µg/m³ | 12.55 µg/m³ | 1.33 µg/m³ | Mauritius |
| 2020s | 12.76 µg/m³ | 11.28 µg/m³ | 1.48 µg/m³ | Mauritius |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution, Mauritius or Russian Federation?
- Mauritius, at 13 µg/m³ against 12.9 µg/m³ in Russian Federation as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between Mauritius and Russian Federation?
- 0.1 µg/m³, with Mauritius ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritius and Russian Federation?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Mauritius and Russian Federation rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Mauritius ranks 136th and Russian Federation ranks 137th of 241 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Exposure to outdoor air pollution. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Annual population-weighted average concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air, measured in micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³). Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, which can pose significant health risks.