How does Central African Republic rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?

In 2020, Central African Republic ranked #38 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

Central African Republic: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)

Name: Central African Republic: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Central African Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 34.43.

That's down 1.4% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Central African Republic ranks #38 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #21 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3) • Data as of 2020

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 38.60; 2015
Trough: 31.92; 2014
1-year change: -1.4%
5-year change: -10.8%; -2.3% / yr
10-year change: +3.5%; +0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	34.4334
2019	34.9144
2018	31.9741
2017	33.8854
2016	34.4108
2015	38.5999
2014	31.9156
2013	33.6642
2012	36.1271
2011	34.7388

About PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)

Population-weighted exposure to ambient PM2.5 pollution is defined as the average level of exposure of a nation's population to concentrations of suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter, which are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing severe health damage. Exposure is calculated by weighting mean annual concentrations of PM2.5 by population in both urban and rural areas.

Indicator code: EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 • Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Central African Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 34.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) fell 1.4% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Central African Republic ranked #38 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Central African Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) compare to the world average?: The global average for PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020 was 23.53, so Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #21 of 48.
What is PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) and how is it measured?: Population-weighted exposure to ambient PM2.5 pollution is defined as the average level of exposure of a nation's population to concentrations of suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter, which are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing severe health damage. Exposure is calculated by weighting mean annual concentrations of PM2.5 by population in both urban and rural areas.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3), CC BY 4.0.