5 Most Polluted Countries In The World
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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IQAir, the Swiss air quality technology company, has released its annual World Air Quality Report 2024
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The report highlights alarming trends of the world's most polluted countries, territories, and regions in 2024
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It analysed data from more than 40,000 air quality monitoring stations across 8,954 locations in 138 countries, territories, and regions
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According to the report, Chad with an annual average PM2.5 of 91.8 micrograms per cubic metre - more than 18 times higher than the WHO PM2.5 annual guideline - has topped the list
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Bangladesh with an annual average PM2.5 of 78.0 micrograms per cubic metre - more than 15 times higher than the WHO PM2.5 annual guideline - is ranked 2nd among world's 5 most polluted countries
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Pakistan with an annual average PM2.5 of 73.7 micrograms per cubic metre - more than 14 times higher than the WHO PM2.5 annual guideline - is ranked 3rd
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Democratic Republic of the Congo with an annual average PM2.5 of 58.2 micrograms per cubic metre - more than 11 times higher than the WHO PM2.5 annual guideline - is at 4th spot
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India with an annual average PM2.5 of 50.6 micrograms per cubic metre - more than 10 times higher than the WHO PM2.5 annual guideline - is ranked 5th in the list
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