Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tanzania
Tanzania: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 20.17 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tanzania, 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
Tanzania recorded 20.17 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and down 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tanzania peaked at 24.94 micrograms per cubic meter in 2001 and was at its lowest, 16.27 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1995.
That places Tanzania 83rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.27 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.21 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.36 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.34 micrograms per cubic meter | 24.94 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.59 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 24.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.51 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
- 80 Kenya 20.25 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 81 Zambia 20.24 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 82 Cape Verde 20.19 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 84 Kyrgyzstan 20.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 85 Libya 20.01 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 86 Angola 19.91 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tanzania?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tanzania was 20.17 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 24.94 micrograms per cubic meter in 2001.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.27 micrograms per cubic meter in 1995.
- How does Tanzania rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Tanzania ranks 83rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tanzania 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).