New Zealand vs Sweden: Concentrations of fine particulate matter
New Zealand
5.69
in 2023
Sweden
4.9
in 2023
New Zealand rank
180th
Sweden rank
183rd
Concentrations of fine particulate matter over time
- New Zealand
- Sweden
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 5.69 against 4.9 in Sweden, a difference of 0.79.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.2 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Sweden ahead.
New Zealand ranks 180th and Sweden ranks 183rd of 184 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.17 | 6.95 | 0.7709 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 5.59 | 5.39 | 0.2014 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher concentrations of fine particulate matter, New Zealand or Sweden?
- New Zealand, at 5.69 against 4.9 in Sweden as of 2023.
- What is the difference in concentrations of fine particulate matter between New Zealand and Sweden?
- 0.79, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Sweden?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do New Zealand and Sweden rank globally for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- New Zealand ranks 180th and Sweden ranks 183rd 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.