Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Pakistan
Pakistan: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 58.37 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Pakistan, 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
Pakistan recorded 58.37 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Pakistan peaked at 61.5 micrograms per cubic meter in 2018 and was at its lowest, 50.92 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2009.
That places Pakistan 7th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 54.07 micrograms per cubic meter | 58.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.37 micrograms per cubic meter | 50.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 58.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.31 micrograms per cubic meter | 53.46 micrograms per cubic meter | 61.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 54.84 micrograms per cubic meter | 58.59 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 4 Nigeria 65.74 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 5 Niger 65.23 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 6 Kuwait 62.35 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 8 United Arab Emirates 57.19 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 9 Bahrain 56.57 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 10 Cameroon 55.6 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Pakistan?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Pakistan was 58.37 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 61.5 micrograms per cubic meter in 2018.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.92 micrograms per cubic meter in 2009.
- How does Pakistan rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Pakistan ranks 7th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Pakistan 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).