Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Togo
Togo: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 34.33 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Togo, 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 Togo stood at 34.33 micrograms per cubic meter.
The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 20.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Togo peaked at 45.29 micrograms per cubic meter in 2000 and was at its lowest, 28.49 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2014.
That places Togo 35th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 38 micrograms per cubic meter | 43.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 31.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 45.29 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 40.94 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 34.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 36.99 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Togo
- 32 Burundi 35.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 33 Mali 35.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 34 Myanmar 35.07 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 36 Eritrea 33.66 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 37 Tajikistan 33.35 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 38 Central African Republic 33.29 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Togo?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Togo was 34.33 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 Togo?
- The highest recorded value was 45.29 micrograms per cubic meter in 2000.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Togo?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.49 micrograms per cubic meter in 2014.
- How does Togo rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Togo ranks 35th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Togo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Togo 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).