Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Iran
Iran: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 40.25 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
40.25 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 8.3%
World rank
23rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
43.9 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2022
All-time low
33.78 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Iran, 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 Iran stood at 40.25 micrograms per cubic meter.
The figure is down 8.3% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Iran peaked at 43.9 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022 and was at its lowest, 33.78 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1990.
That places Iran 23rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Iran, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 33.78 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 33.87 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 34.15 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 34.44 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 34.73 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 34.61 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 35.3 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 35.59 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 35.87 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 36.16 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 36.65 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 36.47 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 35.36 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 38.55 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 34.96 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.3% |
| 2005 | 35.14 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 38.45 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.4% |
| 2007 | 40.88 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 42.1 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 42.92 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 43.28 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 42.45 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 40.62 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 39.8 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 39.64 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 40.8 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 39.65 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 40.09 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 41.79 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 39.36 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 38.76 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 41.09 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 43.9 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 40.25 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.3% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 40.25 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18.51 micrograms per cubic meter, 2.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 40.25 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 40.25 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 33.78 micrograms per cubic meter | 36.16 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 34.96 micrograms per cubic meter | 42.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 39.36 micrograms per cubic meter | 43.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 41 micrograms per cubic meter | 38.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 43.9 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 20 Equatorial Guinea 42.22 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 21 Senegal 41.65 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 22 Djibouti 40.3 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 24 Benin 39.66 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 25 Gambia 38.27 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 26 Afghanistan 37.95 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 35,629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 1,936 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 34.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Iran?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Iran was 40.25 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 43.9 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.78 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- How does Iran rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Iran ranks 23rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iran 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).