Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 32.3 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Central African Republic, 1998–2024
Source: SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in µg/m³.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exposure to outdoor air pollution in Central African Republic is 32.3 µg/m³, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 10.6% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Central African Republic peaked at 37.7 µg/m³ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 29.2 µg/m³, in 2023.
Central African Republic ranks 35th of 241 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.6 µg/m³ | 31.5 µg/m³ | 31.7 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 32.59 µg/m³ | 29.3 µg/m³ | 36.1 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.78 µg/m³ | 32.5 µg/m³ | 37.7 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.56 µg/m³ | 29.2 µg/m³ | 32.3 µg/m³ | 5 |
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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 outdoor air pollution in Central African Republic?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Central African Republic was 32.3 µg/m³ in 2024, according to SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 37.7 µg/m³ in 2011.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.2 µg/m³ in 2023.
- How does Central African Republic rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Central African Republic ranks 35th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Exposure to outdoor air pollution. 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.