Belgium vs United States of America: Concentrations of fine particulate matter
Belgium
10.17
in 2023
United States of America
10.08
in 2023
Belgium rank
141st
United States of America rank
144th
Concentrations of fine particulate matter over time
- Belgium
- United States of America
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 10.17 against 10.08 in United States of America, a difference of 0.09.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 141st and United States of America ranks 144th of 184 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14.28 | 8.79 | 5.49 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 10.72 | 8.72 | 2 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher concentrations of fine particulate matter, Belgium or United States of America?
- Belgium, at 10.17 against 10.08 in United States of America as of 2023.
- What is the difference in concentrations of fine particulate matter between Belgium and United States of America?
- 0.09, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and United States of America?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and United States of America rank globally for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- Belgium ranks 141st and United States of America ranks 144th of 184 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.