Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Singapore
Singapore: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 15.14 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
15.14 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
116th
of 200 countries
All-time high
36.94 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1990
All-time low
12.24 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2020
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Singapore, 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
Singapore recorded 15.14 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 40.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Singapore peaked at 36.94 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 12.24 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2020.
That places Singapore 116th 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36.94 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 32.77 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.3% |
| 1992 | 31.19 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 29.61 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 28.02 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 21.27 micrograms per cubic meter | -24.1% |
| 1996 | 24.86 micrograms per cubic meter | +16.9% |
| 1997 | 23.28 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 21.7 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.8% |
| 1999 | 20.12 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.3% |
| 2000 | 21.13 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 19.74 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 19.13 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 17.19 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.2% |
| 2004 | 17.16 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 17.53 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 20.98 micrograms per cubic meter | +19.7% |
| 2007 | 19.19 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 17 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.4% |
| 2009 | 20.63 micrograms per cubic meter | +21.3% |
| 2010 | 13.61 micrograms per cubic meter | -34.0% |
| 2011 | 16.75 micrograms per cubic meter | +23.1% |
| 2012 | 18.77 micrograms per cubic meter | +12.1% |
| 2013 | 25.49 micrograms per cubic meter | +35.8% |
| 2014 | 20.22 micrograms per cubic meter | -20.7% |
| 2015 | 26.79 micrograms per cubic meter | +32.5% |
| 2016 | 15.16 micrograms per cubic meter | -43.4% |
| 2017 | 14.4 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 16.03 micrograms per cubic meter | +11.3% |
| 2019 | 18.87 micrograms per cubic meter | +17.7% |
| 2020 | 12.24 micrograms per cubic meter | -35.1% |
| 2021 | 13.82 micrograms per cubic meter | +12.9% |
| 2022 | 15.09 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.2% |
| 2023 | 15.14 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 15.14 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)
- Singapore's 15.14 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 9.77 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.12 micrograms per cubic meter | 36.94 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.97 micrograms per cubic meter | 17 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.79 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.07 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.24 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 113 Suriname 15.67 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 114 Albania 15.51 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 115 Paraguay 15.33 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
- 119 Zimbabwe 15.03 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Singapore
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.008 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0066 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0269 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0096 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0378 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (1992)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2567 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Singapore?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Singapore was 15.14 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 36.94 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.24 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
- How does Singapore rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Singapore ranks 116th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Singapore 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).