Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Liberia
Liberia: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 17.92 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
17.92 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
99th
of 200 countries
All-time high
23.57 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2015
All-time low
15.51 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1995
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Liberia, 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 Liberia stood at 17.92 micrograms per cubic meter.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Liberia peaked at 23.57 micrograms per cubic meter in 2015 and was at its lowest, 15.51 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1995.
That places Liberia 99th 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.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Liberia, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.72 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 17.63 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.8% |
| 1992 | 17.66 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 17.69 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 17.72 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 15.51 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.5% |
| 1996 | 17.79 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.7% |
| 1997 | 17.82 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 17.85 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 17.88 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 19.04 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 16.14 micrograms per cubic meter | -15.3% |
| 2002 | 18.74 micrograms per cubic meter | +16.1% |
| 2003 | 15.54 micrograms per cubic meter | -17.1% |
| 2004 | 23.23 micrograms per cubic meter | +49.5% |
| 2005 | 20.64 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.1% |
| 2006 | 19.54 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 20 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 21.21 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 20.56 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 16.99 micrograms per cubic meter | -17.4% |
| 2011 | 21.47 micrograms per cubic meter | +26.4% |
| 2012 | 18.66 micrograms per cubic meter | -13.1% |
| 2013 | 17.31 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 16.21 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 23.57 micrograms per cubic meter | +45.4% |
| 2016 | 20.9 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.3% |
| 2017 | 18.74 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 18.56 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 17.96 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 19.13 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 16.86 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.9% |
| 2022 | 18.03 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 17.92 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.6% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 17.92 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for low income countries, which is 33.29 micrograms per cubic meter, 54% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 17.92 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 27.49 micrograms per cubic meter, 65% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.63 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.51 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.46 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 23.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.21 micrograms per cubic meter | 23.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.99 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 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
- 100 Costa Rica 17.7 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 101 Guyana 16.95 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 102 Belize 16.76 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Liberia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0476 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1282 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1597 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2896 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Liberia?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Liberia was 17.92 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 23.57 micrograms per cubic meter in 2015.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.51 micrograms per cubic meter in 1995.
- How does Liberia rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Liberia ranks 99th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Liberia 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).