Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bahrain
Bahrain: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 56.57 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bahrain, 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 Bahrain stood at 56.57 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of down 9.7% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bahrain peaked at 72.03 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003 and was at its lowest, 49.85 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2014.
Bahrain ranks 9th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 61.34 micrograms per cubic meter | 59.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 63.63 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 54.09 micrograms per cubic meter | 72.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 49.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 60.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 57 micrograms per cubic meter | 51.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 62.67 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 6 Kuwait 62.35 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 7 Pakistan 58.37 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 8 United Arab Emirates 57.19 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 10 Cameroon 55.6 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 11 India 54.05 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 12 Nepal 53.2 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Bahrain
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.729 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4928 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2403 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6871 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.24 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 120.52 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bahrain?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bahrain was 56.57 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 Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 72.03 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.85 micrograms per cubic meter in 2014.
- How does Bahrain rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Bahrain ranks 9th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bahrain 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).