Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Chile
Chile: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 23.1 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Chile, 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 Chile stood at 23.1 micrograms per cubic meter.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.8% on the previous year and up 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Chile peaked at 29.17 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022 and was at its lowest, 20.01 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2020.
That places Chile 67th 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 | 26.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.88 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.95 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.68 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.84 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 23.88 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.59 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.01 micrograms per cubic meter | 29.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 64 Azerbaijan 23.71 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 65 South Sudan 23.67 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 66 Thailand 23.49 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 68 Sri Lanka 22.68 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 69 Sierra Leone 22.46 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 70 Palestine 22.39 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Chile?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Chile was 23.1 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 29.17 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.01 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
- How does Chile rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Chile ranks 67th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Chile 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).