India vs World: Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5)
India
46.27
in 2023
World
27.96
in 2023
India rank
13th
World rank
11th
Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) over time
- India
- World
How they compare
India currently reports 46.27 against 27.96 in World, a difference of 18.31.
That makes India's figure about 1.7 times World's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
India ranks 13th and World ranks 11th of 184 countries.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 60.44 | 34.29 | 26.15 | India |
| 2020s | 46.88 | 27.22 | 19.67 | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher concentrations of fine particulate matter, India or World?
- India, at 46.27 against 27.96 in World as of 2023.
- What is the difference in concentrations of fine particulate matter between India and World?
- 18.31, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and World?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do India and World rank globally for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- India ranks 13th and World ranks 11th 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.