Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Egypt: Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5)
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
40.5
in 2023
Egypt
55
in 2023
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
4th
Egypt rank
6th
Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- Egypt
How they compare
Egypt currently reports 55 against 40.5 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 14.5.
That makes Egypt's figure about 1.4 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Egypt has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 4th and Egypt ranks 6th of 19 groups.
Egypt has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Egypt | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45.2 | 54.69 | 9.5 | Egypt |
| 2020s | 41.08 | 54.04 | 12.95 | Egypt |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher concentrations of fine particulate matter, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or Egypt?
- Egypt, at 55 against 40.5 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in concentrations of fine particulate matter between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Egypt?
- 14.5, with Egypt ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Egypt?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Egypt rank globally for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 4th and Egypt ranks 6th of 19 groups.
- 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.