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7 countries in world with highest air pollution

Air pollution is the most severe environmental threat to public health globally, impacting our health, development, and environment.

Edited By: Sheenu Sharma
Published on: Jan 15, 2025, 12:54 PM IST
India stands at number 1 in ranking with PM 53.3. In the image a pedestrian wearing a face mask at Kartavya Path as air quality deteriorates in Delhi.
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India stands at number 1 in ranking with PM 53.3. In the image a pedestrian wearing a face mask at Kartavya Path as air quality deteriorates in Delhi.
Pakistan stands at number 2 with PM 46.5 in terms of rising air pollution levels. Lahore is one of the affected cities in the nation.
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Pakistan stands at number 2 with PM 46.5 in terms of rising air pollution levels. Lahore is one of the affected cities in the nation.
Bangladesh at ranking number 3 with PM 44.7 is one of the major sufferers and the main causes of pollution in Bangladesh are vehicular emissions, fumes from factories and brick kilns, as well as dust.
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Bangladesh at ranking number 3 with PM 44.7 is one of the major sufferers and the main causes of pollution in Bangladesh are vehicular emissions, fumes from factories and brick kilns, as well as dust.
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China stands at number 4 with PM 34.5. Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is one of the most polluted in China since 1998.
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China stands at number 4 with PM 34.5. Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is one of the most polluted in China since 1998.
Nepal stands at number 5 with PM 32.1. Nepal finds itself situated directly in between India and China, two economic giants in their own right as well as being the world’s top contributors to air pollution.
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Nepal stands at number 5 with PM 32.1. Nepal finds itself situated directly in between India and China, two economic giants in their own right as well as being the world’s top contributors to air pollution.
Nigeria stands at number 6 with PM 30.2 in rising pollutants. The air quality in several cities in Nigeria reaches PM 2.5 concentrations from unhealthy to hazardous levels.
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Nigeria stands at number 6 with PM 30.2 in rising pollutants. The air quality in several cities in Nigeria reaches PM 2.5 concentrations from unhealthy to hazardous levels.
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Indonesia stands at number 7 with PM 28.7. Being the world's 7th most polluted country. Air pollution shortens the average Indonesian's life expectancy by 2 years.
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Indonesia stands at number 7 with PM 28.7. Being the world's 7th most polluted country. Air pollution shortens the average Indonesian's life expectancy by 2 years.
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