Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Fiji
Fiji: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 6.45 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
6.45 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 12.4%
World rank
180th
of 200 countries
All-time high
7.4 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2001
All-time low
5.32 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1995
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Fiji, 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 Fiji is 6.45 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 12.4% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Fiji peaked at 7.4 micrograms per cubic meter in 2001 and was at its lowest, 5.32 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1995.
Fiji ranks 180th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Fiji, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.63 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 5.44 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 5.57 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 5.7 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 5.83 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 5.32 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.8% |
| 1996 | 6.1 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.6% |
| 1997 | 6.23 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 6.37 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 6.5 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 6.96 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 7.4 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 7.02 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 7.14 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 6.6 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 6.83 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 6.91 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 7.19 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 7.17 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 6.43 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.3% |
| 2010 | 6.89 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 6.76 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 6.44 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 6.34 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 5.49 micrograms per cubic meter | -13.4% |
| 2015 | 6.12 micrograms per cubic meter | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 5.85 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 7.19 micrograms per cubic meter | +22.8% |
| 2018 | 6.59 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 6.95 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 6.08 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.5% |
| 2021 | 5.98 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 7.36 micrograms per cubic meter | +23.2% |
| 2023 | 6.45 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.4% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 6.45 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18.51 micrograms per cubic meter, 35% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 6.45 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 9.77 micrograms per cubic meter, 66% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.97 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.43 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.46 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.19 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.47 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.36 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
- 177 New Zealand 6.88 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 178 United States Virgin Islands 6.79 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 179 Canada 6.55 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 181 Australia 6.41 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 182 Estonia 5.92 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 183 Norway 5.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Fiji
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1992 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.307 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.307 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2292 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1685 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0049 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Fiji?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Fiji was 6.45 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 Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 7.4 micrograms per cubic meter in 2001.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.32 micrograms per cubic meter in 1995.
- How does Fiji rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Fiji ranks 180th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Fiji 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).