Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Rwanda
Rwanda: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 36.01 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda stood at 36.01 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Rwanda peaked at 40.61 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013 and was at its lowest, 32.15 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2018.
Rwanda ranks 30th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 37.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 39.09 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 36.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 39.84 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.09 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 40.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.91 micrograms per cubic meter | 36.01 micrograms per cubic meter | 38.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 27 Sudan 37.61 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 28 Burkina Faso 37.32 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 29 Congo 36.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 31 Democratic Republic of Congo 35.81 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 32 Burundi 35.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 33 Mali 35.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Rwanda?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Rwanda was 36.01 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 40.61 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.15 micrograms per cubic meter in 2018.
- How does Rwanda rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Rwanda ranks 30th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Rwanda 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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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).