Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 30.07 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Central African Republic, 1998–2024
Source: Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 30.07 micrograms per cubic meter for exposure to air pollution from human sources in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.7% on the previous year and down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Central African Republic peaked at 33.9 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013 and was at its lowest, 26.22 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2023.
That places Central African Republic 21st out of 240 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 29.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 29.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 31.83 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 33.9 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 30.07 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 18 Equatorial Guinea 32.97 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 19 Nigeria 30.53 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 20 Afghanistan 30.24 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 22 Myanmar 29.65 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 23 El Salvador 29.63 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 24 China 29.57 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Central African Republic
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 13.44 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 2.52 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 6.45 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.6842 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.6692 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0006 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 8.25 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0002 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0012 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.4427 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Central African Republic?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Central African Republic was 30.07 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024, according to Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 33.9 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.22 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023.
- How does Central African Republic rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Central African Republic ranks 21st out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Exposure to air pollution from human sources. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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. This data excludes natural sources of PM2.5, such as dust and sea salt, to focus on human-caused pollution.