Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bhutan
Bhutan: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 30.07 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bhutan, 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 Bhutan is 30.07 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.2% on the previous year and up 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bhutan peaked at 35.65 micrograms per cubic meter in 2009 and was at its lowest, 25.66 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2022.
Bhutan ranks 49th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 30.52 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.53 micrograms per cubic meter | 30.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 35.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.36 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 33.64 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.08 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.66 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.48 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 46 Uganda 31.21 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 47 Peru 31.09 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 48 Honduras 30.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 50 Guatemala 29.68 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 51 El Salvador 29.59 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 52 Armenia 28.55 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Bhutan
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6061 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.67 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.97 °C (2026)
- Civil liberties rating 3 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Consumer price index 225.79 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bhutan?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bhutan was 30.07 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 Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 35.65 micrograms per cubic meter in 2009.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.66 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022.
- How does Bhutan rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Bhutan ranks 49th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Bhutan 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).