What is the highest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Papua New Guinea?

The highest recorded value was 16.5 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010.

What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Papua New Guinea?

The lowest recorded value was 13.27 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.

How does Papua New Guinea rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?

Papua New Guinea ranks 126th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.

Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?

Over the last ten years it is down 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Papua New Guinea 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.

Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Papua New Guinea

Name: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Papua New Guinea
Creator: Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Papua New Guinea: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 14.11 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)

14.11 micrograms per cubic meter

Change on year

down 12.3%

World rank

126th

of 200 countries

All-time high

16.5 micrograms per cubic meter

in 2010

All-time low

13.27 micrograms per cubic meter

in 2020

Years of data

1990–2023

Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea is 14.11 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 12.3% on the previous year and down 8.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Papua New Guinea peaked at 16.5 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010 and was at its lowest, 13.27 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2020.

That places Papua New Guinea 126th 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	15.44 micrograms per cubic meter	14.9 micrograms per cubic meter	16.02 micrograms per cubic meter	10
2000s	14.59 micrograms per cubic meter	13.46 micrograms per cubic meter	15.89 micrograms per cubic meter	10
2010s	14.57 micrograms per cubic meter	13.46 micrograms per cubic meter	16.5 micrograms per cubic meter	10
2020s	14.53 micrograms per cubic meter	13.27 micrograms per cubic meter	16.09 micrograms per cubic meter	4

Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea

123 Italy 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter compare
124 Namibia 14.23 micrograms per cubic meter compare
125 Greece 14.12 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
129 Mozambique 13.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare

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More reference data data for Papua New Guinea

Spring temperature anomalies 0.1159 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies -0.0178 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.504 °C (2026)
Democracy 7 (2025)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6022 °C (2025)
Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.257 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 193.24 2010 = 100 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Papua New Guinea?: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Papua New Guinea was 14.11 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 Papua New Guinea?: The highest recorded value was 16.5 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010.
What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Papua New Guinea?: The lowest recorded value was 13.27 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?: Papua New Guinea ranks 126th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?: Over the last ten years it is down 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Papua New Guinea 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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Indicator: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017
Unit: micrograms per cubic meter
Source: Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 200 places, 6,800 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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).