PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Congo
Congo: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure was 36.54 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Congo, 1990–2023
Source: Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Congo is 36.54 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Congo peaked at 41.03 micrograms per cubic meter in 2004 and was at its lowest, 32.19 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2007.
That places Congo 29th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 33.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 36.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 37 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.19 micrograms per cubic meter | 41.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 40.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 36.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 37.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 26 Afghanistan 37.95 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 27 Sudan 37.61 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 28 Burkina Faso 37.32 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 30 Rwanda 36.01 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 31 Democratic Republic of Congo 35.81 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 32 Burundi 35.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More urban development data for Congo
- Population in the largest city 67.7% (2025)
- Population density 18.11 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 4.24 million (2025)
- Population in largest city 2.81 million (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO guidel 100.0% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Congo?
- Pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Congo was 36.54 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023, according to Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network.
- What is the highest pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 41.03 micrograms per cubic meter in 2004.
- What is the lowest pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.19 micrograms per cubic meter in 2007.
- How does Congo rank for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure?
- Congo ranks 29th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network, published as part of PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.