Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Panama
Panama: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
15.12 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
117th
of 200 countries
All-time high
19.38 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2000
All-time low
14.75 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2021
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Panama, 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 Panama stood at 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Panama peaked at 19.38 micrograms per cubic meter in 2000 and was at its lowest, 14.75 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2021.
That places Panama 117th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Panama, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.46 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 18.23 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 18.33 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 18.42 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 18.51 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 17.98 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 18.7 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 18.79 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 18.88 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 18.98 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 19.38 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 17.95 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 17.83 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 19.3 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 17.34 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.2% |
| 2005 | 17.63 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 15.96 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.4% |
| 2007 | 14.96 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 15.21 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 15.53 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 15.58 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 15.17 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 16.03 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 15.37 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 15.96 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 16.98 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 15.59 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 14.76 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 14.84 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 15.35 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 15.19 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 14.75 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 15.21 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.6% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.06 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.5× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Panama's 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter, 99% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.53 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.96 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.38 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.56 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.07 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.21 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 114 Albania 15.51 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 115 Paraguay 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 116 Singapore 15.14 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 118 Sao Tome and Principe 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 119 Zimbabwe 15.03 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 120 Moldova 14.95 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Panama
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1446 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0285 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2267 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1553 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Panama?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Panama was 15.12 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 19.38 micrograms per cubic meter in 2000.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.75 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021.
- How does Panama rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Panama ranks 117th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Panama 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 meter (µg/m³).