South Africa vs Tanzania, United Republic of: Outdoor air pollution exposure
South Africa
24.4
in 2024
Tanzania, United Republic of
24.6
in 2024
South Africa rank
64th
Tanzania, United Republic of rank
62nd
Outdoor air pollution exposure over time
- South Africa
- Tanzania, United Republic of
How they compare
Tanzania, United Republic of currently reports 24.6 against 24.4 in South Africa, a difference of 0.2.
The two have swapped places 13 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 64th and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 62nd of 234 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Tanzania, United Republic of in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tanzania, United Republic of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.1 | 13.9 | 6.2 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 21.24 | 22.37 | 1.13 | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 2010s | 22.62 | 22.68 | 0.06 | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 2020s | 23.44 | 22.26 | 1.18 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outdoor air pollution exposure, South Africa or Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Tanzania, United Republic of, at 24.6 against 24.4 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in outdoor air pollution exposure between South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 0.2, with Tanzania, United Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of rank globally for outdoor air pollution exposure?
- South Africa ranks 64th and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 62nd of 234 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.