Most Polluted Countries in Asia (2024)

28Sep,2024

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Bangladesh consistently ranks as one of the most polluted countries globally, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 161 μg/m³ in 2023.

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Bangladesh

India ranks third globally for air pollution, with an average PM2.5 level of 84 μg/m³ in 2023.

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India

Pakistan is another country grappling with severe air pollution, ranking second in Asia with an average PM2.5 concentration of 147 μg/m³ in 2023.

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Pakistan

Laos ranks among the most polluted countries in Asia with an average PM2.5 level of 70 μg/m³ in 2023.

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Laos

China has made substantial progress in combating air pollution but still faces significant challenges, ranking fourth globally with an average PM2.5 concentration of 64 μg/m³ in 2023.

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China

Tajikistan ranks sixth among the most polluted countries in Asia with an average PM2.5 concentration of 64 μg/m³ in 2023.

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Tajikistan

Nepal ranks eighth globally for air pollution with an average PM2.5 level of 55 μg/m³ in 2023, primarily affecting urban areas such as Kathmandu, where pollution levels can spike significantly during winter months due to temperature inversions trapping pollutants close to the ground.

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