Exposure to outdoor air pollution in South Sudan
South Sudan: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 24.1 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in South Sudan, 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 South Sudan stood at 24.1 µg/m³.
The figure is up 22.3% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in South Sudan peaked at 30.7 µg/m³ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 19.7 µg/m³, in 2023.
South Sudan ranks 65th of 241 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.3 µg/m³ | 20.5 µg/m³ | 24.1 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 25.66 µg/m³ | 23.1 µg/m³ | 27.4 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.69 µg/m³ | 23.3 µg/m³ | 30.7 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.54 µg/m³ | 19.7 µg/m³ | 25.5 µg/m³ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More environment data for South Sudan
- Aquaculture production 34 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 55,000 metric tons (2024)
- Total fisheries production 55,034 metric tons (2024)
- Arable land use per person 0.2168 hectares per person (2023)
- Forest area 7.16 million hectares (2025)
- Share of global forest area 0.2% (2025)
- Annual change in forest area 1,500 hectares (2025)
- Annual change in forest area as a share of forest area 0.0% (2025)
- Annual change in forest area vs. GDP per capita 0.0% (2025)
- Change in domestic forest area vs. deforestation embedded in imported goods 1,500 hectares (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in South Sudan?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in South Sudan was 24.1 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 30.7 µg/m³ in 2011.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.7 µg/m³ in 2023.
- How does South Sudan rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- South Sudan ranks 65th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.