Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 23.8 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
23.8 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
63rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
25.23 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2011
All-time low
18.41 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1995
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ethiopia, 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
Ethiopia recorded 23.8 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ethiopia peaked at 25.23 micrograms per cubic meter in 2011 and was at its lowest, 18.41 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1995.
That places Ethiopia 63rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 21.31 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 20.3 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 20.37 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 20.44 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 20.51 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 18.41 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.2% |
| 1996 | 20.65 micrograms per cubic meter | +12.2% |
| 1997 | 20.72 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 20.79 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 20.86 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 22.01 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 25.17 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 23.77 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 22.22 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.5% |
| 2004 | 22.44 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 22.69 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 22.95 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 23.24 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 23.35 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 22.69 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 24.17 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 25.23 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 24.54 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 24.86 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 21.77 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.4% |
| 2015 | 24.82 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.0% |
| 2016 | 23.66 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 25.13 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 23.94 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 22.79 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 23.91 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 23.79 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 23.53 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 23.8 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.2% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 23.8 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for low income countries, which is 33.29 micrograms per cubic meter, 72% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 23.8 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 27.49 micrograms per cubic meter, 87% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.43 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.31 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.01 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.09 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.77 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 23.53 micrograms per cubic meter | 23.91 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 60 Bosnia and Herzegovina 26.09 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 61 Laos 25.98 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 62 Vietnam 24.78 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 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
More reference data data for Ethiopia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 100.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.47 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ethiopia?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ethiopia was 23.8 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 25.23 micrograms per cubic meter in 2011.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.41 micrograms per cubic meter in 1995.
- How does Ethiopia rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Ethiopia ranks 63rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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).