Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Georgia
Georgia: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 18.57 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Georgia, 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 Georgia stood at 18.57 micrograms per cubic meter.
The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Georgia peaked at 21.9 micrograms per cubic meter in 1991 and was at its lowest, 17.37 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2016.
Georgia ranks 95th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.9 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.94 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.01 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.18 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.37 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.88 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
- 92 Tunisia 18.87 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 93 Morocco 18.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 94 Ecuador 18.61 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 96 Somalia 18.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 97 Montenegro 18.45 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 98 Colombia 18.36 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Georgia
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- Temperature anomalies by month 0.8911 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.4778 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.39 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Georgia?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Georgia was 18.57 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 Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 21.9 micrograms per cubic meter in 1991.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.37 micrograms per cubic meter in 2016.
- How does Georgia rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Georgia ranks 95th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Georgia 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).