Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Egypt
Egypt: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 43.15 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Egypt, 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 Egypt is 43.15 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Egypt peaked at 61.1 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003 and was at its lowest, 39.75 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2020.
Egypt ranks 17th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 46.53 micrograms per cubic meter | 53.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 40.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 61.1 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.53 micrograms per cubic meter | 40.9 micrograms per cubic meter | 46.56 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 39.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 43.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 14 Oman 46.86 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 15 Yemen 46.84 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 16 Mauritania 46.5 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 18 Chad 42.96 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 19 Mongolia 42.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 20 Equatorial Guinea 42.22 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Egypt
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9319 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Egypt?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Egypt was 43.15 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 61.1 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.75 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
- How does Egypt rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Egypt ranks 17th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Egypt 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).