Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mali
Mali: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 35.52 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mali, 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 Mali stood at 35.52 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mali peaked at 44.17 micrograms per cubic meter in 2015 and was at its lowest, 32.37 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2003.
That places Mali 33rd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.39 micrograms per cubic meter | 33.19 micrograms per cubic meter | 37.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.77 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.37 micrograms per cubic meter | 42.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 33.68 micrograms per cubic meter | 44.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 34.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 37.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 30 Rwanda 36.01 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 31 Democratic Republic of Congo 35.81 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 32 Burundi 35.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 34 Myanmar 35.07 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 35 Togo 34.33 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 36 Eritrea 33.66 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mali?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mali was 35.52 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 Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 44.17 micrograms per cubic meter in 2015.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.37 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- How does Mali rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Mali ranks 33rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mali 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).