Air pollution in India

Statistics report on air pollutants and air quality in India

Air pollution in India

Air pollution is a major environmental concern in India, with millions of people exposed to hazardous concentrations of toxic pollutants like PM2.5. These pollutants can lead to various health impacts, and can also result in premature death.

This statistics report provides data on air quality in India. It covers air pollution exposure on a national, state-wide, and city level, as well as the health risks posed by poor air quality and what action is being taken to address these issues. It also provides an overview of India's air pollution situation in the global scenario.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Share of population exposed to hazardous levels of PM2.5 worldwide 2022, by country
  • Premium Statistic Most polluted countries based on PM2.5 concentration globally 2023
  • Premium Statistic Most polluted cities based on PM2.5 concentration globally 2023
  • Premium Statistic Global annual deaths due to PM2.5 and ozone air pollution
  • Premium Statistic Average life expectancy loss due to PM2.5 worldwide 2021, by region

National air quality

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  • Premium Statistic Annual PM2.5 air pollution levels in India 2018-2023
  • Premium Statistic PM2.5 levels in urban and rural areas in India 2017-2022
  • Premium Statistic PM2.5 levels in urban and rural areas in India 2017-2022, by region
  • Premium Statistic Most polluted states in India based on PM2.5 levels 2023
  • Premium Statistic Change in annual PM2.5 levels in India 2019-2023, by state
  • Premium Statistic Most polluted states in India based on PM10 levels 2023

City air quality

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  • Premium Statistic Average air quality index India 2023, by select city
  • Premium Statistic Most polluted cities based on PM2.5 concentration in India 2023
  • Premium Statistic Changes in air pollution in India 2019-2023, by select city
  • Premium Statistic Average monthly PM2.5 concentration in India 2020-2023, by select city
  • Premium Statistic Most polluted cities based on PM10 concentration in India 2023
  • Premium Statistic Percent of days exceeding PM10 air quality standards in India 2023, by major city
  • Premium Statistic Concentration of sulfur dioxide in India 2001-2022, by select city
  • Premium Statistic Concentration of sulfur dioxide in Mumbai, India 2012-2022

Emissions

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  • Premium Statistic Sulfur dioxide emissions in India 1990-2022
  • Premium Statistic Nitrogen oxide emissions in India 1990-2022
  • Premium Statistic Percentage change in air pollution emission in India 2000-2022, by key pollutant

Health impacts and action

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  • Premium Statistic Symptoms experienced due to air pollution across Delhi NCR in India 2024
  • Premium Statistic Symptoms experienced due to air pollution across Mumbai in India 2023
  • Premium Statistic Average PM2.5 life expectancy gains in India 2022, by state or territory
  • Premium Statistic Air quality funding in India FY 2019-2023, by select city
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