Pm exposure 1990 2017 in United States
United States: Pm exposure 1990 2017 was 6.97 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Pm exposure 1990 2017 in United States, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pm exposure 1990 2017 in United States is 6.97, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pm exposure 1990 2017 in United States peaked at 15.95 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 6.97, in 2023.
That places United States 176th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Pm exposure 1990 2017 in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15.91 | — |
| 1991 | 15.95 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 15.81 | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 15.66 | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 15.52 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 15.74 | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 15.24 | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 15.1 | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 14.95 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 14.81 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 14.49 | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 13.75 | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 13.63 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 13.32 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 12.58 | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 13.34 | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 11.75 | -11.9% |
| 2007 | 10.88 | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 10.34 | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 9.37 | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 9.3 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 9.43 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 8.71 | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 8.43 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 8.41 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 8.05 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 7.38 | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 7.69 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 7.76 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 7.27 | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 7.74 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 8.23 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 7.43 | -9.8% |
| 2023 | 6.97 | -6.2% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 6.97 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.06, 69% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.47 | 14.81 | 15.95 | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.34 | 9.37 | 14.49 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.24 | 7.27 | 9.43 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.59 | 6.97 | 8.23 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 173 Denmark 7.5 compare
- 174 Luxembourg 7.43 compare
- 175 Vanuatu 6.99 compare
- 177 New Zealand 6.88 compare
- 178 United States Virgin Islands 6.79 compare
- 179 Canada 6.55 compare
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pm exposure 1990 2017 in United States?
- Pm exposure 1990 2017 in United States was 6.97 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pm exposure 1990 2017 recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 15.95 in 1991.
- What is the lowest pm exposure 1990 2017 recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.97 in 2023.
- How does United States rank for pm exposure 1990 2017?
- United States ranks 176th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pm exposure 1990 2017 rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Pm exposure 1990 2017. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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