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In Pics | Most polluted countries in the world — Where does India rank?

Here we take a look at the top 10 ‘Most Polluted Countries’ according to a report published in World Population Review. A total of 92 nations were analysed which had the highest concentration of PM2.5 particles to determine the most polluted place on Earth.
Last Updated 10 August 2021, 07:11 IST
Bangladesh tops the list of most polluted country in the world. It has an average PM2.5 concentration of 83.30. Credit: AFP Photo
Bangladesh tops the list of most polluted country in the world. It has an average PM2.5 concentration of 83.30. Credit: AFP Photo
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Pakistan is the second most polluted country in the world. The average PM2.5 concentration is 65.81 in this country. Credit: AFP Photo
Pakistan is the second most polluted country in the world. The average PM2.5 concentration is 65.81 in this country. Credit: AFP Photo
The third most polluted country is Mongolia with an average PM2.5 concentration of 62.00. Credit: AFP Photo
The third most polluted country is Mongolia with an average PM2.5 concentration of 62.00. Credit: AFP Photo
Afghanistan features fourth in the list with an average PM2.5 concentration of 58.80. Credit: AFP Photo
Afghanistan features fourth in the list with an average PM2.5 concentration of 58.80. Credit: AFP Photo
The fifth most polluted country in the world is India. It has an average PM2.5 concentration of 50.08. Credit: PTI Photo
The fifth most polluted country in the world is India. It has an average PM2.5 concentration of 50.08. Credit: PTI Photo
Indonesia ranks sixth in the list with an average PM2.5 concentration of 51.71. Credit: AFP Photo
Indonesia ranks sixth in the list with an average PM2.5 concentration of 51.71. Credit: AFP Photo
Bahrain has the has the worst air pollution in the Middle East. The PM2.5 is 59.80 in the country and it ranks seventh on the list. Credit: Reuters Photo
Bahrain has the has the worst air pollution in the Middle East. The PM2.5 is 59.80 in the country and it ranks seventh on the list. Credit: Reuters Photo
With an average of 44.46 of PM2.5 concentration, Nepal is the eighth most polluted country in the world. Credit: Reuters Photo
With an average of 44.46 of PM2.5 concentration, Nepal is the eighth most polluted country in the world. Credit: Reuters Photo
The ninth most polluted country on the list is Uzbekistan. It has an average PM2.5 concentration is 41.20. Credit: Reuters Photo
The ninth most polluted country on the list is Uzbekistan. It has an average PM2.5 concentration is 41.20. Credit: Reuters Photo
Iraq ranks tenth on the list with an average PM2.5 concentration of 39.60. Credit: AFP Photo
Iraq ranks tenth on the list with an average PM2.5 concentration of 39.60. Credit: AFP Photo
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(Published 10 August 2021, 06:37 IST)

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