Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Botswana
Botswana: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 13.24 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
13.24 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
134th
of 200 countries
All-time high
20.08 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2010
All-time low
12.68 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2014
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Botswana, 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
Botswana recorded 13.24 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Botswana peaked at 20.08 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010 and was at its lowest, 12.68 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2014.
That places Botswana 134th 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.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Botswana, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 17.14 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 17.09 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 17.12 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 17.15 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 17.18 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 17.04 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 17.24 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 17.26 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 17.29 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 17.32 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 17.43 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 19.98 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.6% |
| 2002 | 18.43 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 17.36 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 16.73 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 18.26 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 16.57 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.3% |
| 2007 | 16.13 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 16.69 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 16.43 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 20.08 micrograms per cubic meter | +22.2% |
| 2011 | 15.54 micrograms per cubic meter | -22.6% |
| 2012 | 17.1 micrograms per cubic meter | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 16.68 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 12.68 micrograms per cubic meter | -24.0% |
| 2015 | 16.63 micrograms per cubic meter | +31.2% |
| 2016 | 14.86 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.7% |
| 2017 | 14.33 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 16.02 micrograms per cubic meter | +11.9% |
| 2019 | 15.01 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 13.32 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 13.97 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 13.4 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 13.24 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.1% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 13.24 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18.51 micrograms per cubic meter, 72% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 13.24 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 27.49 micrograms per cubic meter, 48% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.18 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.68 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.08 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.48 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.24 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.97 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 131 Hungary 13.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 132 Dominican Republic 13.51 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 133 Brazil 13.38 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 135 Latvia 13.01 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 136 Czechia 12.75 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 137 San Marino 12.74 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Botswana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0825 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0424 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Botswana?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Botswana was 13.24 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 Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 20.08 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.68 micrograms per cubic meter in 2014.
- How does Botswana rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Botswana ranks 134th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Botswana 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).