Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in San Marino
San Marino: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 12.74 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in San Marino, 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 San Marino stood at 12.74 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of down 23.7% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in San Marino peaked at 21.95 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 11.8 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2021.
That places San Marino 137th 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 | 20.74 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.35 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.95 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.93 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.74 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.31 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.56 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.8 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.7 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near San Marino
- 134 Botswana 13.24 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 135 Latvia 13.01 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 136 Czechia 12.75 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 138 Slovenia 12.56 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 139 Madagascar 12.39 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 140 East Timor 11.99 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in San Marino?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in San Marino was 12.74 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 San Marino?
- The highest recorded value was 21.95 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in San Marino?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.8 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021.
- How does San Marino rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- San Marino ranks 137th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in San Marino?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this San Marino 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).