Sri Lanka - Exposure to PM2.5 Air Pollution
Since 2014, Sri Lanka Exposure to PM2.5 Air Pollution decreased by 1% year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 101 comparing other countries in Exposure to PM2.5 Air Pollution at 19.96 Micrograms Per Cubic Meter. Sri Lanka is overtaken by Mexico, which was number 100 at 20.11 Micrograms Per Cubic Meter and is followed by Bulgaria at 19.93 Micrograms Per Cubic Meter. India topped the ranking with 83.3 Micrograms Per Cubic Meter in 2019, that is a growth of 0.1% compared to 2018. Nepal, Niger and Qatar respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Morocco witnessed the best average annual growth at +3.6% per year, while Estonia was the worst growing country at -6.2% per year.
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| Date | Micrograms Per Cubic Meter |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 19.96 |
| 2018 | 19.69 |
| 2017 | 19.91 |
| 2016 | 20.75 |
| 2015 | 18.93 |
How does Sri Lanka 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 | |
| 100 |
#100
Mexico
|
20.11 | 2019 | -1.3 % | -1.8 % | View data | |
| 101 |
#101
Sri Lanka
|
19.96 | 2019 | +1.4 % | -1.0 % | View data | |
| 102 |
#102
Bulgaria
|
19.93 | 2019 | -1.4 % | -2.2 % | View data | |