Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Burundi
Burundi: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 35.69 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
35.69 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
32nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
41.31 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2013
All-time low
32.12 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2018
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Burundi, 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 Burundi stood at 35.69 micrograms per cubic meter.
The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Burundi peaked at 41.31 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013 and was at its lowest, 32.12 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2018.
That places Burundi 32nd out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Burundi, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 37.38 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 37.72 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 37.84 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 37.97 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 38.09 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 38.65 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 38.34 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 38.47 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 38.59 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 38.71 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 38.62 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 38.22 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 36.65 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 36.76 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 38.26 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 37.18 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 37.77 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 39.05 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 40.25 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 36.87 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 40.33 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 40.89 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 40.43 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 41.31 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 36.81 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 39.65 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 39.03 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 32.54 micrograms per cubic meter | -16.6% |
| 2018 | 32.12 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 39.92 micrograms per cubic meter | +24.3% |
| 2020 | 37.96 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 36.85 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 36.3 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 35.69 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.7% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 35.69 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for low income countries, which is 33.29 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 35.69 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 27.49 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.18 micrograms per cubic meter | 37.38 micrograms per cubic meter | 38.71 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.96 micrograms per cubic meter | 36.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 40.25 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.12 micrograms per cubic meter | 41.31 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.7 micrograms per cubic meter | 35.69 micrograms per cubic meter | 37.96 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 29 Congo 36.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 30 Rwanda 36.01 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 31 Democratic Republic of Congo 35.81 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 33 Mali 35.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 34 Myanmar 35.07 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 35 Togo 34.33 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Burundi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5075 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0521 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2266 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2677 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2838 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Burundi?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Burundi was 35.69 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 41.31 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.12 micrograms per cubic meter in 2018.
- How does Burundi rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Burundi ranks 32nd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Burundi 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).