Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Malawi
Malawi: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 16.72 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Malawi, 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 Malawi stood at 16.72 micrograms per cubic meter.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.1% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Malawi peaked at 21.42 micrograms per cubic meter in 2008 and was at its lowest, 15.7 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2021.
That places Malawi 104th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.36 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.97 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.67 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.16 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.24 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.7 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 101 Guyana 16.95 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 102 Belize 16.76 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 103 Eswatini 16.75 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 105 Mexico 16.61 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 106 Algeria 16.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 107 Poland 16.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Malawi?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Malawi was 16.72 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 21.42 micrograms per cubic meter in 2008.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.7 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021.
- How does Malawi rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Malawi ranks 104th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Malawi 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).