In 2023, Serbia (1.18) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (1.13) had the highest mortality rates due to air pollution per billion people. Key recent trends show Moldova (-2.65%), Russia (-3.69%), and Norway (-8.13%) seeing the most significant annual declines, while Bhutan (2.22%), Nicaragua (2.38%), and Cambodia (1.63%) experienced noticeable increases. Long-term reductions are evident in countries like Denmark (-4.46%) and Austria (-3.05%), while some nations like South Korea (2.13%) and Myanmar (1.61%) are facing rising trends.
Future Trends to Watch: Future trends to monitor include the impact of international regulations on pollution control, technological advancements in clean energy, and policies targeting air quality improvement in heavily affected regions. Continued focus on these areas will be critical for reducing global mortality rates attributable to air pollution.
Top countries in Mortality Due to Air Pollution by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units Per Million Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Serbia | 1,180 | 2023 | -0.66% | -0.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,130 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Morocco | 793.9 | 2023 | +1.63% | +1.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 728.23 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iraq | 626.12 | 2023 | -0.54% | -0.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Albania | 566.83 | 2023 | +1.5% | +1.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Pakistan | 551.43 | 2023 | +1.19% | +1.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cuba | 537.35 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kazakhstan | 524.61 | 2023 | -0.98% | -0.97% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Algeria | 508.46 | 2023 | +0.38% | +0.51% | View data |
