Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Australia
Australia: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 6.41 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Australia, 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
In 2023, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Australia stood at 6.41 micrograms per cubic meter.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.0% on the previous year and up 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Australia peaked at 9.33 micrograms per cubic meter in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.29 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2010.
Australia ranks 181st of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.48 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.18 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.94 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.29 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.81 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 178 United States Virgin Islands 6.79 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 179 Canada 6.55 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 180 Fiji 6.45 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 182 Estonia 5.92 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 183 Norway 5.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 184 Bahamas 5.28 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Australia?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Australia was 6.41 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 Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.33 micrograms per cubic meter in 2019.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.29 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010.
- How does Australia rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Australia ranks 181st out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Australia 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).