Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Brunei
Brunei: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 7.57 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Brunei, 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
In 2023, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Brunei stood at 7.57 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Brunei peaked at 13.97 micrograms per cubic meter in 2009 and was at its lowest, 6.42 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2017.
That places Brunei 171st out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.93 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.53 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.79 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.99 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.97 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.27 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.9 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.31 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.77 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brunei
- 168 Switzerland 8.32 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 169 France 8.23 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 170 Puerto Rico 7.84 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 173 Denmark 7.5 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3438 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Brunei?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Brunei was 7.57 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 Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 13.97 micrograms per cubic meter in 2009.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.42 micrograms per cubic meter in 2017.
- How does Brunei rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Brunei ranks 171st out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Brunei 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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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).