Countries with the Worst Air Pollution (PM2.5) (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
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Qatar leads with PM2.5 air pollution (µg/m³) of 107.8.
Saudi Arabia ranks #2 at 73.5.
Bangladesh ranks #3 at 69.3.
Nigeria ranks #4 at 65.7.
Niger ranks #5 at 65.2.
Top 25 Countries by PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³)
| # | Country | PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Qatar | 107.8 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Saudi Arabia | 73.5 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Bangladesh | 69.3 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Nigeria | 65.7 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Niger | 65.2 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Kuwait | 62.3 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Pakistan | 58.4 | 2023 |
| 8 |  United Arab Emirates | 57.2 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Bahrain | 56.6 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Cameroon | 55.6 | 2023 |
| 11 |  India | 54.1 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Nepal | 53.2 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Iraq | 49.5 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Oman | 46.9 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Yemen, Rep. | 46.8 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Mauritania | 46.5 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 43.1 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Chad | 43 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Mongolia | 42.7 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Equatorial Guinea | 42.2 | 2023 |
| 21 |  Senegal | 41.6 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Djibouti | 40.3 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 40.2 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Benin | 39.7 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Gambia, The | 38.3 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest PM2.5 air pollution (µg/m³) in 2023?
Qatar has the highest PM2.5 air pollution (µg/m³) at 107.8 in 2023.
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.