Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Japan
Japan: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 11.45 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Japan, 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 Japan is 11.45 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 7.9% on the previous year and down 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Japan peaked at 14.9 micrograms per cubic meter in 2007 and was at its lowest, 11.24 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2020.
Japan ranks 144th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.56 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.63 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.63 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.9 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.81 micrograms per cubic meter | 12 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.71 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.67 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.24 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 141 Belarus 11.98 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 142 Russia 11.57 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 143 Dominica 11.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 145 Monaco 11.38 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 146 Maldives 11.16 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 147 Grenada 11.03 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Japan?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Japan was 11.45 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 14.9 micrograms per cubic meter in 2007.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.24 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
- How does Japan rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Japan ranks 144th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Japan 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).