Top 10 Most Polluted Countries in the World in 2025

November 11, 2025 ANUPA MUKHERJEE ANUPA MUKHERJEE

Chad

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Bangladesh

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Pakistan

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Global Ranking of the 10 Most Polluted Countries 2025

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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India

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Nigeria

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Egypt

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Cameroon

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Bahrain

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Indonesia

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