Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bolivia
Bolivia: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 28.14 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
28.14 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 7.9%
World rank
54th
of 200 countries
All-time high
93.91 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1991
All-time low
25.16 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2013
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bolivia, 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 Bolivia is 28.14 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.9% on the previous year and up 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bolivia peaked at 93.91 micrograms per cubic meter in 1991 and was at its lowest, 25.16 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2013.
Bolivia ranks 54th 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.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 93.84 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 93.91 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 91.74 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 89.57 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 87.4 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 89.69 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 83.06 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.4% |
| 1997 | 80.89 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 78.72 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 76.54 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 72.14 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 68.81 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.6% |
| 2002 | 71.2 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 65.24 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 66.91 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 66.48 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 43.76 micrograms per cubic meter | -34.2% |
| 2007 | 31.02 micrograms per cubic meter | -29.1% |
| 2008 | 30.35 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 27.28 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.1% |
| 2010 | 38.2 micrograms per cubic meter | +40.0% |
| 2011 | 30.28 micrograms per cubic meter | -20.7% |
| 2012 | 26.38 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.9% |
| 2013 | 25.16 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 26.29 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 27.15 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 28.67 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 27.72 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 26.46 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 28.92 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 31.36 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.4% |
| 2021 | 28.12 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.3% |
| 2022 | 30.57 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.7% |
| 2023 | 28.14 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.9% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 28.14 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 25.98 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 28.14 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.8× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 86.53 micrograms per cubic meter | 76.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 93.91 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 72.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.52 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.16 micrograms per cubic meter | 38.2 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.12 micrograms per cubic meter | 31.36 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 51 El Salvador 29.59 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 52 Armenia 28.55 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 53 Ghana 28.14 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 55 South Africa 27.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 56 Guinea 27.26 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 57 Lebanon 26.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Bolivia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7329 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3892 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.12 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bolivia?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Bolivia was 28.14 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 Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 93.91 micrograms per cubic meter in 1991.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.16 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013.
- How does Bolivia rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Bolivia ranks 54th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bolivia 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 meter (µg/m³).