Correlation Explorer
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2019
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Air Pollution vs Life Expectancy · 2019
In 2019, Air Pollution (PM2.5) and Life Expectancy show a moderate negative correlation (r = -0.41) across 200 countries.
Countries with higher air pollution generally record lower life expectancy, though notable exceptions exist across regions and income groups.
Use the interactive bubble chart to explore individual countries and regions, or adjust the year slider to see how this relationship has evolved over time. Bubble size represents population.