South Africa vs Sudan: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution
South Africa
24,900
in 2015
Sudan
19,200
in 2015
South Africa rank
26th
Sudan rank
28th
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution over time
- South Africa
- Sudan
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 24,900 against 19,200 in Sudan, a difference of 5,700.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Sudan's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 26th and Sudan ranks 28th of 173 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,450 | 16,650 | 4,800 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 28,200 | 17,600 | 10,600 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 24,100 | 19,050 | 5,050 | 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, South Africa or Sudan?
- South Africa, at 24,900 against 19,200 in Sudan as of 2015.
- What is the difference in absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution between South Africa and Sudan?
- 5,700, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sudan?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2015.
- How do South Africa and Sudan rank globally for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- South Africa ranks 26th and Sudan ranks 28th 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.