Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mozambique
Mozambique: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 13.72 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mozambique, 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
The most recent figure for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mozambique is 13.72 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 14.5% on the previous year and down 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mozambique peaked at 18.49 micrograms per cubic meter in 2001 and was at its lowest, 13.04 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2020.
Mozambique ranks 129th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.83 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.37 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.1 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.71 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.07 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.48 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.82 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.2 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 126 Papua New Guinea 14.11 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 127 Mauritius 14.06 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 128 Trinidad and Tobago 13.78 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 130 Slovakia 13.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 131 Hungary 13.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 132 Dominican Republic 13.51 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Mozambique
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- Winter temperature anomalies -0.637 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mozambique?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Mozambique was 13.72 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 18.49 micrograms per cubic meter in 2001.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.04 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
- How does Mozambique rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Mozambique ranks 129th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mozambique 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).