Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Lebanon
Lebanon: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 26.69 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon stood at 26.69 micrograms per cubic meter.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Lebanon peaked at 28.94 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010 and was at its lowest, 22.33 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1990.
That places Lebanon 57th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.91 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 24.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 24.43 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.94 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 54 Bolivia 28.14 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 55 South Africa 27.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 56 Guinea 27.26 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 58 Lesotho 26.44 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 59 Turkey 26.4 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 60 Bosnia and Herzegovina 26.09 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Lebanon
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- Summer temperature anomalies -0.1718 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.08 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.8816 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.17 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Lebanon?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Lebanon was 26.69 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 28.94 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.33 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- How does Lebanon rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Lebanon ranks 57th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lebanon 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).