North Korea vs South Africa: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution
North Korea
18,800
in 2015
South Africa
24,900
in 2015
North Korea rank
29th
South Africa rank
26th
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution over time
- North Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 24,900 against 18,800 in North Korea, a difference of 6,100.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times North Korea's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 26th of 173 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,100 | 21,450 | 11,350 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 14,100 | 28,200 | 14,100 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 17,650 | 24,100 | 6,450 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution, North Korea or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 24,900 against 18,800 in North Korea as of 2015.
- What is the difference in absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution between North Korea and South Africa?
- 6,100, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2015.
- How do North Korea and South Africa rank globally for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- North Korea ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 26th of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.