Let us first find out what the pollution is. What do you think which place is our country comes in pollution. let’s find out top 10 most polluted countries in the world .
Some Important
Information Before You Start.
What is pollution
Pollutants harm the environment and organisms. Pollution means – ‘air, water, soil etc. Being contaminated with unwanted substances’, which has a direct impact on living beings.
Pollution is often classified as point source or non-source source pollution. 9 million people killed by the pollution in 2015
What is particulate matter (pm)
Fine particles (PM2.5) are 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller, and can only be seen with an electron microscope.
Fine particles are produced from all types of combustion, including motor vehicles, power plants, residential wood burning, forest fires, agricultural burning, and some industrial processes.
What is ug/m3
The concentration of an air pollutant (eg. ozone) is given in micrograms (one-millionth of a gram) per cubic meter air or µg/m3.
what is (WHO)
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
let’s come on the topic
Top 10 most polluted countries in the world
1. Pakistan
pakistan today is in 1st place in the world of pollution.
According to a Pakistani official, coal power project in Sahiwal is also the cause of pollution.
In Pakistan, air pollution and water pollution are the main reason for pollution to Pakistan and there are many other factors. The Pakistani cities that are highly ranked for having the worst quality of air are Karachi which is ranked as the 5th most polluted city in the world, The average PM2.5 pollution in this country is 115 ug/m3 making Pakistan the most polluted country in the world. About 120000 people die from pollution every year due to air pollution in Pakistan.
pollution in Pakistan
| Air Pollution Drinking Water | 70.69 High |
| Pollution and Inaccessibility | 60.53 High |
| Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal | 68.02 High |
| Dirty and Untidy | 63.31 High |
| Noise and Light Pollution | 62.46 High |
| Water Pollution | 71.78 High |
2 QATAR
Qatar today is in 2nd place in the world of pollution.
The most polluted cities in Qatar are Doha which is the capital city and is ranked as the 12th most polluted city in the world. In Qatar, air pollution noise and light pollution are the main reason for pollution in Qatar and there are many other factors.The average PM2.5 pollution in this country is 92.4 ug/m3 making Qatar the 2nd most polluted country in the world. About 100000 people die from pollution every year due to pollution in Qatar.
| Air Pollution | 70.83 High |
| Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility | 44.58 Moderate |
| Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal | 46.67 Moderate |
| Dirty and Untidy | 45.83 Moderate |
| Noise and Light Pollution | 63.33 High |
| Water Pollution | 53.45 Moderate |
| Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City | 59.47 Moderate |
| Dissatisfaction with Green and Parks in the City | 64.58 High |
3 Afghanistan
Afghanistan today is in 3rd place in the world of pollution. In Afghanistan, air pollution and Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal pollution are the main reason of pollution to Afghanistan and there are many other factors. The most polluted city in Afghanistan is Kabul which is the capital city of the country. The average PM2.5 pollution in this country is 86ug/m3 making Afghanistan the most polluted country in the world.up to 3,000 citizens die each year in Kabul due to air pollution
pollution in Afghanistan
| Air Pollution | 83.55 Very High |
| Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility | 72.22 High |
| Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal | 83.00 Very High |
| Dirty and Untidy | 79.63 High |
| Noise and Light Pollution | 48.15 Moderate |
| Water Pollution | 75.00 High |
| Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City | 83.33 Very High |
| Dissatisfaction with Green and Parks in the City | 74.00 High |
4 Bangladesh
Bangladesh today is in 4th place in the world of pollution. The worst air quality and the most polluted city in Bangladesh is Narayonganj. In Bangladesh, air pollution water pollution is the main reason for pollution to Bangladesh. And there are many other factors. The average PM2.5 pollution in this country is 83.3 ug/m3 making Bangladesh the 4 most polluted countries in the world. According to a World Bank report.Air pollution kills 15,000 Bangladeshi people each year. Bangladesh is also come in top 10 most polluted countries in the world
pollution in Bangladesh
| Air Pollution | 83.12 Very High |
| Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility | 56.76 Moderate |
| Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal | 76.71 High |
| Dirty and Untidy | 75.34 High |
| Noise and Light Pollution | 67.81 High |
| Water Pollution | 74.30 High |
| Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City | 78.42 High |
| Dissatisfaction with Green and Parks in the City | 68.75 High |
5 Egypt
Egypt today is in 5th place in the world of pollution. The most polluted cities in Egypt can be found in the Delta area and Cairo which is the capital city is also among the most polluted cities in the world. In Egypt, Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal pollution Dirty and Untidy pollution is the main reason for pollution to Egypt. And there are many other factors. The average PM2.5 pollution in this country is 73 ug/m3 making Egypt the most polluted country in the world. About 35000 people die from pollution every year due to pollution in Egypt.
| Air Pollution | 77.35 High |
| Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility | 62.38 High |
| Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal | 84.55 Very High |
| Dirty and Untidy | 80.50 Very High |
| Noise and Light Pollution | 70.25 High |
| Water Pollution | 74.77 High |
| Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City | 70.85 High |
| Dissatisfaction with Green and Parks in the City | 74.88 High |
6 United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates today is in 6th place in the world of pollution. In UAE air pollution noise and light pollution are the main reason for pollution to UAE. The average PM2.5 pollution in this country is 64. ug/m3 making the United Arab Emirates is the 6 most polluted country in the world. Air pollution kills 600 United Arab Emirates each year, according to a World Bank report.
pollution in UAE
| Air Pollution | 55.77 Moderate |
| Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility | 36.09 Low |
| Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal | 39.30 Low |
| Dirty and Untidy | 31.70 Low |
| Noise and Light Pollution | 54.00 Moderate |
| Water Pollution | 45.91 Moderate |
| Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City | 43.01 Moderate |
| Dissatisfaction with Green and Parks in the City | 46.96 Moderate |
7 Mongolia
Mongolia today is in 7th place in the world of pollution. In Mongolia air pollution Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City pollution are the main reason for pollution to Mongolia. The most polluted city in the country is Darkham. The average PM2.5 pollution in this country is 61.8 ug/m3 making magnolia is the 6 most polluted country in the world.
pollution in Mongolia
| Air Pollution | 90.91 Very High |
| Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility | 56.67 Moderate |
| Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal | 77.59 High |
| Dirty and Untidy | 79.17 High |
| Noise and Light Pollution | 50.83 Moderate |
| Water Pollution | 69.83 High |
| Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City | 84.87 Very High |
| Dissatisfaction with Green and Parks in the City | 76.72 High |
8 India
india today is in 8th place in the world of pollution. In India, air pollution and water pollution are the main reason for pollution in India. The most polluted city in India is Delhi which is the capital city of the country. The average PM2.5 pollution in this country is 60.6ug/m3 making India the 8 most polluted country in the world. up to 250000 citizens die each year in India due to pollution
| Air Pollution | 69.25 High |
| Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility | 53.87 Moderate |
| Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal | 68.96 High |
| Dirty and Untidy | 64.26 High |
| Noise and Light Pollution | 59.04 Moderate |
| Water Pollution | 69.19 High |
| Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City | 63.23 High |
| Dissatisfaction with Green and Parks in the City | 53.32 Moderate |
9 Bahrain
Bahrain today is in 9th place in the world of pollution. In Bahrain, air pollution and water pollution are the main reason for pollution to Bahrain. And there are many other factors. The average PM2.5 pollution in this country is 56.1ug/m3 making India the 8 most polluted country in the world.
Pollution in Bahrain
| Air Pollution | 81.50 Very High |
| Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility | 37.50 Low |
| Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal | 46.30 Moderate |
| Dirty and Untidy | 48.15 Moderate |
| Noise and Light Pollution | 52.78 Moderate |
| Water Pollution | 51.85 Moderate |
| Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City | 70.95 High |
| Dissatisfaction with Green and Parks in the City | 67.59 High |
10 Nepal
Nepal today is in 9th place in the world of pollution. In Nepal, air pollution and water pollution are the main reason for pollution to Nepal. And there are many other factors.
The average PM2.5 pollution in this country 50ug/m3 making India the 10 most polluted country in the world.
Pollution in Nepal
| Air Pollution | 75.93 High |
| Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility | 66.72 High |
| Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal | 76.87 High |
| Dirty and Untidy | 72.20 High |
| Noise and Light Pollution | 50.99 Moderate |
| Water Pollution | 76.52 High |
| Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City | 70.48 High |
| Dissatisfaction with Green and Parks in the City | 70.14 High |
