Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Developing regions
Developing regions: Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) was 29.92 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Developing regions, 2010–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Developing regions recorded 29.92 for annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.0% on the previous year and down 27.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Developing regions peaked at 41.53 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 28.78, in 2022.
Developing regions ranks 4th of 25 regions on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Developing regions, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.53 | — |
| 2011 | 40.79 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 40.57 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 41.23 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 38.95 | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 38.84 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 37.64 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 36.44 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 34.22 | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 32.07 | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 29.61 | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 29.91 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 28.78 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 29.92 | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38.23 | 32.07 | 41.53 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.56 | 28.78 | 29.92 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Developing regions
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- Alcohol consumption per capita (aged 15 years and older) within a 3.81 (2024)
- Total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries 1,958 (2024)
- Average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation 8.6% (2024)
- Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status 6.2% (2024)
- Worldwide weighted tariff-average, most-favoured-nation status, by 17.0% (2024)
- Worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of 11.7% (2024)
- Current number of seats in national parliaments 26,110 (2026)
- Data Sources performance index (Statistical Performance Indicators) 50.24 (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Developing regions?
- Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Developing regions was 29.92 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) recorded in Developing regions?
- The highest recorded value was 41.53 in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) recorded in Developing regions?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.78 in 2022.
- How does Developing regions rank for annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted)?
- Developing regions ranks 4th out of 25 regions with data for 2023.
- Is annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) rising or falling in Developing regions?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Developing regions data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted), by location (micrograms per cubic meter). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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