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KP · PRK · #97 · 9 cities

Nomad score 20/100 Compare

Environmental overview

PM2.5 (2024)
21.2 µg/m³
Renewable energy (2024)
63.4%
Sources: OWID, World Bank

Air quality

PM2.5 concentration
21.2 µg/m³
WHO guideline
5.0 µg/m³
vs WHO limit
4.2x above guideline
Assessment
Moderate air quality
Source: WHO Global Health Observatory via OWID. WHO annual mean guideline: 5 µg/m³.

Renewable energy

Renewable share
63.4% of electricity
Assessment
Majority renewable
Source: Ember / Energy Institute via OWID. Percentage of electricity from renewable sources.

Infrastructure

Electricity access (2024)
61.4%
Grid losses (2023)
15.5%
Safe water (2023)
66.6%
Sanitation (2023)
84.8%

Nature and air quality

Forest area (2023)
49.6%
Renewable electricity (2021)
63.1%
PM2.5 (WB) (2023)
21.8 µg/m³

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