Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Chad
Chad: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 39.2 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Chad, 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
In 2024, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Chad stood at 39.2 µg/m³.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Chad peaked at 43.9 µg/m³ in 2004 and was at its lowest, 36 µg/m³, in 2021.
Chad ranks 21st of 241 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40.9 µg/m³ | 38.6 µg/m³ | 43.2 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 40.8 µg/m³ | 38.8 µg/m³ | 43.9 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.39 µg/m³ | 38.8 µg/m³ | 43.6 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.06 µg/m³ | 36 µg/m³ | 40 µg/m³ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More environment data for Chad
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 101.17 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 4.98 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 69.17 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.9648 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 3.11 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0011 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 75.12 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0005 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0083 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 1.86 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in Chad?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Chad was 39.2 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 43.9 µg/m³ in 2004.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 36 µg/m³ in 2021.
- How does Chad rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Chad ranks 21st out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Chad 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.