Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Belize
Belize: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 16.76 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Belize, 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
Belize recorded 16.76 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Belize peaked at 20.11 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14.45 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2016.
That places Belize 102nd out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 19.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.77 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.45 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.19 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.19 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belize
- 99 Liberia 17.92 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 100 Costa Rica 17.7 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 101 Guyana 16.95 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 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
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.857 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Belize?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Belize was 16.76 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 Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 20.11 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.45 micrograms per cubic meter in 2016.
- How does Belize rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Belize ranks 102nd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belize 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).