South Korea - Exposure to PM2.5 Air Pollution
Since 2014, South Korea Exposure to PM2.5 Air Pollution decreased by 0.6% year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 69 among other countries in Exposure to PM2.5 Air Pollution at 27.45 Micrograms Per Cubic Meter. South Korea is overtaken by Bolivia, which was number 68 with 27.49 Micrograms Per Cubic Meter and is followed by Thailand at 27.32 Micrograms Per Cubic Meter. India lead the ranking with 83.3 Micrograms Per Cubic Meter in 2019, that is +0.1% compared to 2018. Nepal, Niger and Qatar respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Morocco recorded the best 5 years average growth at +3.6% per year, while Estonia witnessed the worst performance at -6.2% per year.
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| Date | Micrograms Per Cubic Meter |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 27.45 |
| 2018 | 27.45 |
| 2017 | 26.90 |
| 2016 | 27.83 |
| 2015 | 27.00 |
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How does South Korea rank in Exposure to PM2.5 Air Pollution?
| # | 164 Countries | Micrograms Per Cubic Meter | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
India
|
83.30 | 2019 | +0.1 % | -2.8 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Nepal
|
82.83 | 2019 | +0.2 % | -2.8 % | View data | |
| 68 |
#68
Bolivia
|
27.49 | 2019 | -0.8 % | -0.8 % | View data | |
| 69 |
#69
South Korea
|
27.45 | 2019 | +0.0 % | -0.6 % | View data | |
| 70 |
#70
Thailand
|
27.32 | 2019 | -0.3 % | -1.5 % | View data | |