China vs South-East Asia (WHO region): Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies
China
113.91
in 2023
South-East Asia (WHO region)
493.79
in 2023
China rank
2nd
South-East Asia (WHO region) rank
4th
Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies over time
- China
- South-East Asia (WHO region)
How they compare
South-East Asia (WHO region) currently reports 493.79 against 113.91 in China, a difference of 379.88.
That makes South-East Asia (WHO region)'s figure about 4.3 times China's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, South-East Asia (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
China ranks 2nd and South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 4th of 193 countries.
South-East Asia (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South-East Asia (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 680.75 | 991.79 | 311.04 | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
| 2000s | 572.48 | 1,049 | 476.63 | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 323.86 | 891.08 | 567.22 | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 141.54 | 571.44 | 429.9 | South-East Asia (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, China or South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- South-East Asia (WHO region), at 493.79 against 113.91 in China as of 2023.
- What is the difference in population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies between China and South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- 379.88, with South-East Asia (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do China and South-East Asia (WHO region) rank globally for population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies?
- China ranks 2nd and South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 4th of 193 countries.
- 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.