South Africa vs Thailand: Concentrations of fine particulate matter
South Africa
25.59
in 2023
Thailand
25.51
in 2023
South Africa rank
61st
Thailand rank
62nd
Concentrations of fine particulate matter over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 25.59 against 25.51 in Thailand, a difference of 0.08.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Thailand ahead.
South Africa ranks 61st and Thailand ranks 62nd of 184 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Thailand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.79 | 27.76 | 4.98 | Thailand |
| 2020s | 24.9 | 22.27 | 2.63 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher concentrations of fine particulate matter, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 25.59 against 25.51 in Thailand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in concentrations of fine particulate matter between South Africa and Thailand?
- 0.08, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- South Africa ranks 61st and Thailand ranks 62nd 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.