Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas was 37.44 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 2010–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of the recorded 37.44 for exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 38.58 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 37.01, in 2014.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 36th out of 216 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.64 | — |
| 2011 | 37.17 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 37.74 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 37.76 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 37.01 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 37.52 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 38.58 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 37.04 | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 37.28 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 37.44 | +0.4% |
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More environment data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0228 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.065 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.1829 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes 1.03 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Heating Degree Days 5.23 (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0044 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 7.48 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes 3.59 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.8995 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 37.44 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 38.58 in 2016.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.01 in 2014.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 36th out of 216 countries with data for 2019.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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