Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 35.81 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Democratic Republic of Congo, 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 Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 35.81 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 41.39 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013 and was at its lowest, 32.74 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2017.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 31st out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.68 micrograms per cubic meter | 35.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 37.38 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.84 micrograms per cubic meter | 35.1 micrograms per cubic meter | 40.82 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.68 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.74 micrograms per cubic meter | 41.39 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.43 micrograms per cubic meter | 35.81 micrograms per cubic meter | 36.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 28 Burkina Faso 37.32 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 29 Congo 36.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 30 Rwanda 36.01 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 32 Burundi 35.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 33 Mali 35.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 34 Myanmar 35.07 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Democratic Republic of Congo was 35.81 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 41.39 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.74 micrograms per cubic meter in 2017.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 31st out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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).