Correlation Explorer
Pick two indicators to see how countries and regions compare — bubble size = population · click any dot for details
2023
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Military Spending vs Air Pollution · 2023
In 2023, Military Spending and Air Pollution (PM2.5) show no meaningful linear correlation (r = 0.05) across 153 countries.
No consistent global pattern links military spending to air pollution — the relationship varies widely across regions and income levels.
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.