Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tunisia
Tunisia: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 18.87 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tunisia, 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
The most recent figure for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tunisia is 18.87 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.7% on the previous year and up 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tunisia peaked at 22.4 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022 and was at its lowest, 16.24 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1995.
That places Tunisia 92nd 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 | 17.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.24 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.79 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.29 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.53 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.46 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.59 micrograms per cubic meter | 17 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 89 Cambodia 19.43 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 90 Serbia 19.34 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 91 Venezuela 19.2 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 93 Morocco 18.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 94 Ecuador 18.61 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 95 Georgia 18.57 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Tunisia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.4051 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.44 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.41 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7444 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6518 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tunisia?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Tunisia was 18.87 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.4 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.24 micrograms per cubic meter in 1995.
- How does Tunisia rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Tunisia ranks 92nd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tunisia 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).