South Africa vs United Kingdom: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution
South Africa
24,900
in 2015
United Kingdom
27,200
in 2015
South Africa rank
26th
United Kingdom rank
24th
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 27,200 against 24,900 in South Africa, a difference of 2,300.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 26th and United Kingdom ranks 24th of 173 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,450 | 41,200 | 19,750 | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 28,200 | 31,800 | 3,600 | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 24,100 | 26,600 | 2,500 | United Kingdom |
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 United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 27,200 against 24,900 in South Africa as of 2015.
- What is the difference in absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution between South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 2,300, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2015.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom rank globally for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- South Africa ranks 26th and United Kingdom ranks 24th 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.