Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Chad
Chad: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 42.96 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Chad, 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 Chad is 42.96 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Chad peaked at 53.01 micrograms per cubic meter in 2015 and was at its lowest, 39.72 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1995.
That places Chad 18th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 39.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 44.48 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.67 micrograms per cubic meter | 40.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 47.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.36 micrograms per cubic meter | 41.55 micrograms per cubic meter | 53.01 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.77 micrograms per cubic meter | 40.25 micrograms per cubic meter | 42.96 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 15 Yemen 46.84 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 16 Mauritania 46.5 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 17 Egypt 43.15 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 19 Mongolia 42.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 20 Equatorial Guinea 42.22 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 21 Senegal 41.65 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Chad?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Chad was 42.96 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 53.01 micrograms per cubic meter in 2015.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.72 micrograms per cubic meter in 1995.
- How does Chad rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Chad ranks 18th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Chad 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).