Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mauritius
Mauritius: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 14.06 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mauritius, 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
Mauritius recorded 14.06 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mauritius peaked at 17.4 micrograms per cubic meter in 2005 and was at its lowest, 13.63 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1990.
That places Mauritius 127th 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 | 14.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.63 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.62 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.79 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.24 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.18 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.48 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.37 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 124 Namibia 14.23 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 125 Greece 14.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 126 Papua New Guinea 14.11 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 128 Trinidad and Tobago 13.78 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 129 Mozambique 13.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 130 Slovakia 13.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mauritius?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mauritius was 14.06 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 Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 17.4 micrograms per cubic meter in 2005.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.63 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- How does Mauritius rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Mauritius ranks 127th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mauritius 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).