This report investigates the impact of air pollution on life expectancy at birth in countries around the world using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2019.

Zip file containing the percentage of neonatal deaths attributed to ambient air pollution, PM2.5, and HAP in 2019 for each country and region. Note this zip file contains 3 csvs, one for each pollutant.

Growing evidence links mothers’ exposure to air pollution during pregnancy with an increased risk of their infants being born too small or too early. Explore the video “A Fragile Stage: Air Pollution's Impact on Newborns" to learn more.

National and regional level PM2.5 exposures as reported by the 2019 Global Burden of Disease . Data includes both the average and median population-weighted annual averages (ug/m3) taken from a range of estimates for each country/region.

National and regional level household air pollution exposures as reported by the 2019 Global Burden of Disease . Data includes both the average and median percentage of solid fuels burned for cooking taken from a range of estimates for each country/region.

Zip file containing data on total number of deaths per country and region attributed to exposure to the following pollutants: ambient air pollution, household air pollution, ozone, and PM2.5. Source: Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.

National and regional level ozone exposures as found by the 2019 GBD Report. Data includes both the average and median population-weighted seasonal average 8-hour maximum ozone exposure (ppbs) taken from a range of estimates for each country/region.

This State of Global Air Special Analysis compares how countries fare with respect to the updated AQGs and the associated interim targets released by the WHO in September 2021, using data for long-term average ambient fine particulate matter (i.e., PM2.5) and ozone concentrations.

The State of Global Air 2020 provides a comprehensive global report card on the levels and trends in air quality and health for every country in the world.

On April 10, 2019, HEI conducted a webinar on the State of Global Air 2019 report. The report provides worldwide estimates of lower life expectancy that can be attributed to air pollution.