Countries with the Worst Air Pollution (PM2.5) (2020)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2020
Air pollution kills millions. {#1} has {#1_value} µg/m³ — far above WHO guidelines.
Niger leads with pm2.5 air pollution (µg/m³) of 85.1.
Qatar ranks #2 at 75.7.
Mauritania ranks #3 at 70.8.
Senegal ranks #4 at 63.7.
Bahrain ranks #5 at 58.5.
Top 25 Countries by PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³)
| # | Country | PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Niger | 85.1 | 2020 |
| 2 |  Qatar | 75.7 | 2020 |
| 3 |  Mauritania | 70.8 | 2020 |
| 4 |  Senegal | 63.7 | 2020 |
| 5 |  Bahrain | 58.5 | 2020 |
| 6 |  Burkina Faso | 58.5 | 2020 |
| 7 |  Gambia, The | 58.4 | 2020 |
| 8 |  Mali | 56.8 | 2020 |
| 9 |  Nigeria | 56.5 | 2020 |
| 10 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 54.9 | 2020 |
| 11 |  Ghana | 54.2 | 2020 |
| 12 |  Kuwait | 53.7 | 2020 |
| 13 |  Saudi Arabia | 53.1 | 2020 |
| 14 |  Togo | 51.7 | 2020 |
| 15 |  Benin | 51 | 2020 |
| 16 |  Guinea-Bissau | 50.2 | 2020 |
| 17 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 49.5 | 2020 |
| 18 |  Chad | 49.1 | 2020 |
| 19 |  India | 48.4 | 2020 |
| 20 |  Afghanistan | 46.1 | 2020 |
| 21 |  Sudan | 45.8 | 2020 |
| 22 |  Nepal | 45.7 | 2020 |
| 23 |  Guinea | 43.8 | 2020 |
| 24 |  Sierra Leone | 43.2 | 2020 |
| 25 |  Pakistan | 43 | 2020 |
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FAQ
What is the highest pm2.5 air pollution (µg/m³) in 2020?
Niger has the highest pm2.5 air pollution (µg/m³) at 85.1 in 2020.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 200 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.