Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Algeria
Algeria: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 16.54 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Algeria, 1990–2023
Source: Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 16.54 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
The figure is down 13.8% on the previous year and up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Algeria peaked at 19.18 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022 and was at its lowest, 12.3 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1990.
Algeria ranks 106th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.09 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.7 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.47 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.08 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.21 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.35 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.18 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 103 Eswatini 16.75 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 104 Malawi 16.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 105 Mexico 16.61 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 107 Poland 16.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 108 Cyprus 16.07 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 109 Romania 16.01 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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- Temperature anomalies by month 1.65 °C (2026)
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.0968 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Algeria?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Algeria was 16.54 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023, according to Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 19.18 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.3 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- How does Algeria rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Algeria ranks 106th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Population-weighted average level of exposure to concentrations of suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Exposure is measured in micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³).