Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Sudan
Sudan: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 28.8 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in 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 Sudan stood at 28.8 µg/m³.
That represents a change of up 6.7% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Sudan peaked at 34.4 µg/m³ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 27 µg/m³, in 2023.
Sudan ranks 49th of 241 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Sudan, year by year
| Year | µg/m³ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 28.8 µg/m³ | — |
| 1999 | 27.6 µg/m³ | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 28.2 µg/m³ | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 29.8 µg/m³ | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 31 µg/m³ | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 31.6 µg/m³ | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 31.9 µg/m³ | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 33.1 µg/m³ | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 31.2 µg/m³ | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 32 µg/m³ | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 30.2 µg/m³ | -5.6% |
| 2009 | 32.9 µg/m³ | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 33.4 µg/m³ | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 34.4 µg/m³ | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 31.8 µg/m³ | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 30.9 µg/m³ | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 29.1 µg/m³ | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 30.9 µg/m³ | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 31.6 µg/m³ | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 33.3 µg/m³ | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 31 µg/m³ | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 31 µg/m³ | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 27.4 µg/m³ | -11.6% |
| 2021 | 30.4 µg/m³ | +10.9% |
| 2022 | 30 µg/m³ | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 27 µg/m³ | -10.0% |
| 2024 | 28.8 µg/m³ | +6.7% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 28.8 µg/m³ is below the median for low income countries, which is 30.8 µg/m³, 94% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 28.8 µg/m³ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 25.2 µg/m³, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.2 µg/m³ | 27.6 µg/m³ | 28.8 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 31.19 µg/m³ | 28.2 µg/m³ | 33.1 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.74 µg/m³ | 29.1 µg/m³ | 34.4 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.72 µg/m³ | 27 µg/m³ | 30.4 µg/m³ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 46 Uzbekistan 30 µg/m³ compare
- 47 Turkmenistan 29.1 µg/m³ compare
- 48 Guinea-Bissau 29 µg/m³ compare
- 50 Ghana 28.2 µg/m³ compare
- 51 Guatemala 27.7 µg/m³ compare
- 52 Peru 27.6 µg/m³ compare
More environment data for Sudan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -15.6 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -15.35 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.327 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.21 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.2472 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in Sudan?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Sudan was 28.8 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 34.4 µg/m³ in 2011.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 27 µg/m³ in 2023.
- How does Sudan rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Sudan ranks 49th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this 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.