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.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Chile, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 26.75 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 26.42 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 26.48 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 26.55 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 26.62 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 25.88 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.8% |
| 1996 | 26.75 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 26.82 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 26.88 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 26.95 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 27.42 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 27.41 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 27.12 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 27.11 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 25.98 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 25.59 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 22.77 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 21.68 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 21.82 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 21.74 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 21.6 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 23.88 micrograms per cubic meter | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 21.57 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.7% |
| 2013 | 21.4 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 21.81 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 22.62 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 22.46 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 21.66 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 20.6 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 20.76 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 20.01 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 22.06 micrograms per cubic meter | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 29.17 micrograms per cubic meter | +32.2% |
| 2023 | 23.1 micrograms per cubic meter | -20.8% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 23.1 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.06 micrograms per cubic meter, 2.3× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Chile's 23.1 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.5× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Chile changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +32.2% | 22.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 29.17 micrograms per cubic meter |
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
More reference data data for Chile
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9268 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2204 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.2 (2050)
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 meter (µg/m³).