Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Paraguay
Paraguay: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
15.33 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
115th
of 200 countries
All-time high
26.83 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1990
All-time low
12.22 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2013
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Paraguay, 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 Paraguay stood at 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Paraguay peaked at 26.83 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 12.22 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2013.
That places Paraguay 115th 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 26.83 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 26.49 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 26.29 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 26.1 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 25.91 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 25.42 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 25.52 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 25.33 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 25.14 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 24.94 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 24.9 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 24.26 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 23.76 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 26.54 micrograms per cubic meter | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 24.53 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 23.52 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 20.89 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 17.9 micrograms per cubic meter | -14.3% |
| 2008 | 17.48 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 14.86 micrograms per cubic meter | -15.0% |
| 2010 | 16.61 micrograms per cubic meter | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 14.36 micrograms per cubic meter | -13.6% |
| 2012 | 14.1 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 12.22 micrograms per cubic meter | -13.3% |
| 2014 | 14.1 micrograms per cubic meter | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 15.02 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 14.09 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 14.31 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 13.03 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.9% |
| 2019 | 16.4 micrograms per cubic meter | +25.8% |
| 2020 | 19.65 micrograms per cubic meter | +19.8% |
| 2021 | 15.77 micrograms per cubic meter | -19.7% |
| 2022 | 14.4 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.5% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18.51 micrograms per cubic meter, 83% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.8 micrograms per cubic meter | 24.94 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.83 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.29 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 112 Croatia 15.78 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 113 Suriname 15.67 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 114 Albania 15.51 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 116 Singapore 15.14 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 117 Panama 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 118 Sao Tome and Principe 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Paraguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6344 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5539 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Paraguay?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Paraguay was 15.33 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 26.83 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.22 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013.
- How does Paraguay rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Paraguay ranks 115th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Paraguay 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).