Correlation Explorer
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2019
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Air Pollution vs Corruption · 2019
In 2019, Air Pollution (PM2.5) and Corruption Control show a moderate negative correlation (r = -0.46) across 199 countries.
Countries with higher air pollution generally record lower corruption, though notable exceptions exist across regions and income groups.
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