Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Uganda
Uganda: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 31.21 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
31.21 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
46th
of 200 countries
All-time high
34.56 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2013
All-time low
27.56 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Uganda, 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
Uganda recorded 31.21 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Uganda peaked at 34.56 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013 and was at its lowest, 27.56 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1990.
Uganda ranks 46th 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.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Uganda, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27.56 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 27.64 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 28.06 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 28.47 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 28.89 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 28.63 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 29.72 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 30.14 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 30.56 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 30.97 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 31.73 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 33.09 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 30.55 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 29.62 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 30.64 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 29.23 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 30.9 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 32.09 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 32.23 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 29.09 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.7% |
| 2010 | 33.02 micrograms per cubic meter | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 34.14 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 33.23 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 34.56 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 30.82 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.8% |
| 2015 | 31.32 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 31.66 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 27.8 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.2% |
| 2018 | 27.57 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 32.57 micrograms per cubic meter | +18.1% |
| 2020 | 33.42 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 32.27 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 31.89 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 31.21 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.1% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 31.21 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for low income countries, which is 33.29 micrograms per cubic meter, 94% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 31.21 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 27.49 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.56 micrograms per cubic meter | 30.97 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 29.09 micrograms per cubic meter | 33.09 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.67 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 34.56 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.2 micrograms per cubic meter | 31.21 micrograms per cubic meter | 33.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 43 China 31.99 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 44 Gabon 31.32 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 45 Turkmenistan 31.25 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 47 Peru 31.09 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 48 Honduras 30.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 49 Bhutan 30.07 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Uganda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4214 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.29 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Uganda?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Uganda was 31.21 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 34.56 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.56 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- How does Uganda rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Uganda ranks 46th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda 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).