Pakistan vs Saudi Arabia: Concentrations of fine particulate matter

Pakistan
44.36
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
46.19
in 2023
Pakistan rank
18th
Saudi Arabia rank
15th

Concentrations of fine particulate matter over time

  • Pakistan
  • Saudi Arabia
0204060201020162023

How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 46.19 against 44.36 in Pakistan, a difference of 1.83.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Pakistan ahead.

Pakistan ranks 18th and Saudi Arabia ranks 15th of 184 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Pakistan Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
2010s 61.76 48.69 13.07 Pakistan
2020s 45.98 47.57 1.59 Saudi Arabia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher concentrations of fine particulate matter, Pakistan or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia, at 46.19 against 44.36 in Pakistan as of 2023.
What is the difference in concentrations of fine particulate matter between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia?
1.83, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and Saudi Arabia?
14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do Pakistan and Saudi Arabia rank globally for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
Pakistan ranks 18th and Saudi Arabia ranks 15th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
205 places, 2,870 data points, 2010–2023
Last refreshed