Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 33.35 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tajikistan, 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 Tajikistan stood at 33.35 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tajikistan peaked at 34.79 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021 and was at its lowest, 21.17 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1990.
Tajikistan ranks 37th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.16 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 23.34 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.7 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.21 micrograms per cubic meter | 31.94 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 33.38 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 31.43 micrograms per cubic meter | 34.79 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
- 34 Myanmar 35.07 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 35 Togo 34.33 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 36 Eritrea 33.66 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 38 Central African Republic 33.29 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 39 Uzbekistan 32.77 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 40 Jordan 32.63 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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- Temperature anomalies by month 1.1 °C (2026)
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- Winter temperature anomalies 4.55 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tajikistan?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tajikistan was 33.35 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 Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 34.79 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.17 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- How does Tajikistan rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Tajikistan ranks 37th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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 metre (µg/m³).