Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Philippines
Philippines: Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) was 16.73 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Philippines, 2010–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Philippines is 16.73, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.0% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Philippines peaked at 21.96 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 14.5, in 2020.
That places Philippines 82nd out of 220 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.96 | — |
| 2011 | 21.37 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 21.54 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 20.91 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 19.53 | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 21.52 | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 18.91 | -12.1% |
| 2017 | 19.49 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 18.15 | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 18.6 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 14.5 | -22.0% |
| 2021 | 15.58 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 15.36 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 16.73 | +9.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.2 | 18.15 | 21.96 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.54 | 14.5 | 16.73 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More development goals data for Philippines
- Red List Index 0.8085 (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.6208 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 686.82 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 73 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 73 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 73 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 38 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 54 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 58 (2025)
- Infant deaths 39,731 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Philippines?
- Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Philippines was 16.73 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 21.96 in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.5 in 2020.
- How does Philippines rank for annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted)?
- Philippines ranks 82nd out of 220 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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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