Percentage change in air pollution emission in India 2000-2022, by key pollutant

Published by Ian Tiseo, Jun 5, 2024

Between 2000 and 2022, annual sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions in India grew by approximately 150 percent. During this same period, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions increased by almost 71 percent. Exposure to both these air pollutants can lead to a variety of health issues in humans, including respiratory problems. They are formed during the burning of fossil fuels in sources such as road transportation and power plants.

Change in annual air pollutant emissions in India from 2000 to 2022, by key pollutant (in percent)

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2024

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India

Survey time period

2000 to 2022

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