Africa (WHO region) vs China: Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies
Africa (WHO region)
632.45
in 2023
China
113.91
in 2023
Africa (WHO region) rank
2nd
China rank
2nd
Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- China
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 632.45 against 113.91 in China, a difference of 518.54.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 5.6 times China's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was China ahead.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 2nd and China ranks 2nd of 13 groups.
Across the 4 decades both report, Africa (WHO region) averaged higher in 2 and China in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 385.92 | 680.75 | 294.84 | China |
| 2000s | 470.45 | 572.48 | 102.04 | China |
| 2010s | 563.65 | 323.86 | 239.79 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 621.59 | 141.54 | 480.05 | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies, Africa (WHO region) or China?
- Africa (WHO region), at 632.45 against 113.91 in China as of 2023.
- What is the difference in population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies between Africa (WHO region) and China?
- 518.54, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and China?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and China rank globally for population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 2nd and China ranks 2nd of 13 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies for cooking (in millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.