Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Argentina
Argentina: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 14.35 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Argentina, 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
The most recent figure for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Argentina is 14.35 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.6% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Argentina peaked at 20.23 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 13.3 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2017.
Argentina ranks 122nd of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.18 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.95 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.35 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.2 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 119 Zimbabwe 15.03 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 120 Moldova 14.95 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 121 Ukraine 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 123 Italy 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 124 Namibia 14.23 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 125 Greece 14.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Argentina?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Argentina was 14.35 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 Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 20.23 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.3 micrograms per cubic meter in 2017.
- How does Argentina rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Argentina ranks 122nd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina 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).