Countries ranked by annual mean PM2.5 concentration in micrograms per cubic metre in 2024 according to IQAir World Air Quality Report. South Asian and Central African nations consistently record the world's worst air quality, with Banglades...
About: Countries with the Worst Air Pollution (PM2.5) 2024
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Countries ranked by annual mean PM2.5 concentration in micrograms per cubic metre in 2024 according to IQAir World Air Quality Report. South Asian and Central African nations consistently record the world's worst air quality, with Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India frequently topping the list of most polluted countries. AI-assisted data.
Key Findings
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Bangladesh leads with 80 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 56 · median: 51.
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Gap in 2024: Bangladesh is 1.9× larger than Egypt.
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Countries with the Worst Air Pollution (PM2.5) 2024
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
80
Bangladesh
Annual PM2.5 (μg/m³) · 2024
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Metrics
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Annual PM2.5 (μg/m³)
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Bangladesh | 80 | 80 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Pakistan | 74 | 74 | +0% |
| 🥉 | India | 54 | 54 | +0% |
| 4 | Tajikistan | 52 | 52 | +0% |
| 5 | Burkina Faso | 50 | 50 | +0% |
| 6 | Iraq | 50 | 50 | +0% |
| 7 | Nepal | 47 | 47 | +0% |
| 8 | Egypt | 43 | 43 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
80
Maximum
43
Minimum
56
Average
51
Median
What This Data Shows
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