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Air pollution in India

Statistics report on air pollutants and air quality 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 Most polluted countries based on PM2.5 concentration globally 2025
  • Premium Statistic Most polluted cities based on PM2.5 concentration globally 2025
  • Premium Statistic Air quality standards in India 2024, by select pollutant
  • Basic Statistic Number of deaths in India 2021, by select risk factors
  • Premium Statistic Global deaths caused by air pollution 2021, by country

National air pollution

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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
  • Premium Statistic Annual PM2.5 air pollution levels in India 2018-2025
  • Premium Statistic Most polluted states in India based on PM2.5 levels 2023

City air quality

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  • Premium Statistic Average air quality index India 2024, by select city
  • Premium Statistic Most polluted cities based on PM2.5 concentration in India 2025
  • Premium Statistic Changes in PM2.5 air pollution in India 2019-2024, by select city
  • Premium Statistic Average monthly PM2.5 concentration in India 2020-2024, by select city
  • Premium Statistic Percent of days exceeding PM2.5 air quality standards in India 2024, by major city
  • Premium Statistic Most polluted cities based on PM10 concentration in India 2024
  • Premium Statistic Percent of days exceeding PM10 air quality standards in India 2024, by major city

Sources

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  • Premium Statistic India outdoor PM2.5 air pollution 2021, by select source
  • Premium Statistic Key sources of PM10 levels in India 2024, by select city
  • Premium Statistic Key sources of PM2.5 levels in India 2024, by select city

Health impacts and action

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  • Premium Statistic Deaths due to air pollution in India 1990-2021
  • Premium Statistic PM2.5 linked deaths in India 2021, by source
  • Basic Statistic Deaths attributable to air pollution India 2021, by cause
  • Premium Statistic Average PM2.5 life expectancy gains in India 2022, by state or territory
  • Premium Statistic Share of daily deaths due to PM2.5 in India 2008-2019, by select city
  • Premium Statistic Air quality funding in India FY 2019-2024, by select city
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