Ireland vs Sweden: Air pollutants by source sector

Ireland
5,980
in 2024
Sweden
5,040
in 2024
Ireland rank
17th
Sweden rank
20th

Air pollutants by source sector over time

  • Ireland
  • Sweden
5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k199020072024

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 5,980 against 5,040 in Sweden, a difference of 940.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.2 times Sweden's.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 17th and Sweden ranks 20th of 40 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Sweden Difference Ahead
1990s 20,539 3,860 16,679 Ireland
2000s 20,907 4,500 16,407 Ireland
2010s 15,094 5,539 9,555 Ireland
2020s 8,968 5,284 3,684 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher air pollutants by source sector, Ireland or Sweden?
Ireland, at 5,980 against 5,040 in Sweden as of 2024.
What is the difference in air pollutants by source sector between Ireland and Sweden?
940, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for air pollutants by source sector?
Ireland ranks 17th and Sweden ranks 20th of 40 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Air pollutants by source sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Air pollutants by source sector
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
41 places, 1,437 data points, 1980–2024
Last refreshed