South Africa vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 27,200 Percent against 24,900 Percent in South Africa, a difference of 2,300 Percent.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 26th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 24th of 173 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,450 Percent | 41,200 Percent | 19,750 Percent | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 28,200 Percent | 31,800 Percent | 3,600 Percent | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 24,100 Percent | 26,600 Percent | 2,500 Percent | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 27,200 Percent against 24,900 Percent 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 2,300 Percent, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2015.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- South Africa ranks 26th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 24th of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Health Effects Institute (2017) – processed by 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.
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About this data
Absolute number of deaths per year attributed to ambient (outdoor) particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution