Correlation Explorer
Pick two indicators to see how countries and regions compare — bubble size = population · click any dot for details
2019
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Obesity vs Air Pollution · 2019
In 2019, Obesity Rate and Air Pollution (PM2.5) show a weak negative correlation (r = -0.34) across 195 countries.
A slight tendency links higher obesity to lower air pollution, but the relationship is inconsistent and varies widely by region.
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.