Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Palau
Palau: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 4.94 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Palau, 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 Palau stood at 4.94 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and down 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Palau peaked at 8.43 micrograms per cubic meter in 2002 and was at its lowest, 4.44 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2020.
That places Palau 187th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.31 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.69 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.77 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.94 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.43 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.95 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.88 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Palau
- 184 Bahamas 5.28 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 185 Sweden 5.26 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 186 Tuvalu 5.22 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 188 Iceland 4.93 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 189 Nauru 4.84 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 190 Tonga 4.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Palau
- Democracy 7 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 1 (2025)
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Consumer price index 160.77 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Palau?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Palau was 4.94 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 Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 8.43 micrograms per cubic meter in 2002.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.44 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
- How does Palau rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Palau ranks 187th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Palau 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).