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
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.
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
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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 metre (µg/m³).