Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Philippines
Philippines: Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) was 16.73 µg/m³ in 2023. ▼ Falling
Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Philippines, 2010–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in µg/m³.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in Philippines is 16.73 µg/m³, 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 µg/m³ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 14.5 µg/m³, in 2020.
That places Philippines 100th out of 256 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 | µg/m³ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.96 µg/m³ | — |
| 2011 | 21.37 µg/m³ | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 21.54 µg/m³ | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 20.91 µg/m³ | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 19.53 µg/m³ | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 21.52 µg/m³ | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 18.91 µg/m³ | -12.1% |
| 2017 | 19.49 µg/m³ | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 18.15 µg/m³ | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 18.6 µg/m³ | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 14.5 µg/m³ | -22.0% |
| 2021 | 15.58 µg/m³ | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 15.36 µg/m³ | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 16.73 µg/m³ | +9.0% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 16.73 µg/m³ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 16.33 µg/m³, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 16.73 µg/m³ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.37 µg/m³, 2.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.2 µg/m³ | 18.15 µg/m³ | 21.96 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.54 µg/m³ | 14.5 µg/m³ | 16.73 µg/m³ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More development goals data for Philippines
- Red List Index 0.8085 index (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.6208 per 100,000 people (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 686.82 constant US$ (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 µg/m³ 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 µg/m³ 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 µg/m³ in 2020.
- How does Philippines rank for annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted)?
- Philippines ranks 100th out of 256 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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