Correlation Explorer
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2019
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Life Expectancy vs Air Pollution · 2019
In 2019, Life Expectancy and Air Pollution (PM2.5) show a moderate negative correlation (r = -0.41) across 200 countries.
Countries with higher life expectancy generally record lower air pollution, 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.