Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Nigeria
Nigeria: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 65.74 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Nigeria, 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
Nigeria recorded 65.74 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
That represents a change of down 6.9% on the previous year and up 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Nigeria peaked at 75.13 micrograms per cubic meter in 2015 and was at its lowest, 51.47 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2003.
That places Nigeria 4th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 62.35 micrograms per cubic meter | 66.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 51.47 micrograms per cubic meter | 68.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 52.24 micrograms per cubic meter | 75.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.95 micrograms per cubic meter | 63.7 micrograms per cubic meter | 70.62 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 1 Qatar 107.76 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 2 Saudi Arabia 73.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 3 Bangladesh 69.25 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 5 Niger 65.23 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 6 Kuwait 62.35 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 7 Pakistan 58.37 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Nigeria?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Nigeria was 65.74 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 75.13 micrograms per cubic meter in 2015.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.47 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- How does Nigeria rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Nigeria ranks 4th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Nigeria 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).