5 Most Air Polluted Countries in the World

In this article, we are going to look at the 5 most air polluted countries in the world. If you want to read more about the most polluted countries in the world and check out our detailed analysis, you can go to 30 Most Air Polluted Countries in the World.

5. Bangladesh

Annual Average PM2.5 Concentration (μg/m³): 65.8

Bangladesh is a South Asian country that ranks among the top 5 most air polluted countries in the world. Due to construction, traffic, and industrial pollution, Bangladesh’s air quality is among the world’s worst.

4. Bahrain

Annual Average PM2.5 Concentration (μg/m³): 66.6

Bahrain is a country in the Middle East where most of the air pollutants come from sandstorms, industrial emissions, and vehicle emissions. The petrochemical industry of Bahrain also creates huge amounts of pollution.

3. Pakistan

Annual Average PM2.5 Concentration (μg/m³): 70.9

Pakistan ranks third on our list of most air polluted countries in the world. Coal being burned by thousands of brick kilns across the country, vehicle emissions, industrial pollution, and the burning of waste materials all add to Pakistan’s poor air quality.

2. Iraq

Annual Average PM2.5 Concentration (μg/m³): 80.1

Iraq is a country in the Middle East with poor air quality. Due to poor electrical infrastructure and usage of generators, as well as vehicular emissions and fires from and oil and gas refineries, Iraq ranks high in our list of most air polluted countries in the world.

1. Chad

Annual Average PM2.5 Concentration (μg/m³): 89.7

Chad tops our list of the 30 most air polluted countries in the world. It is a semi-desert and a landlocked country in central Africa. Rich in uranium and gold, Chad currently enjoys its recently acquired status as an oil exporting state.

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