Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Venezuela
Venezuela: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 19.2 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
19.2 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
91st
of 200 countries
All-time high
25.86 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2003
All-time low
18.17 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2021
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Venezuela, 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
Venezuela recorded 19.2 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Venezuela peaked at 25.86 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003 and was at its lowest, 18.17 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2021.
Venezuela ranks 91st of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 24.07 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 24.02 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 24.06 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 24.1 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 24.14 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 24 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 24.21 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 24.25 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 24.29 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 24.33 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 24.45 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 25.8 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 25.46 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 25.86 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 22.15 micrograms per cubic meter | -14.3% |
| 2005 | 22.91 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 22 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 21.51 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 21.22 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 20.25 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 24.75 micrograms per cubic meter | +22.2% |
| 2011 | 22.86 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 21.71 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 20.65 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 19.85 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 22.01 micrograms per cubic meter | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 23.23 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 22.15 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 19.99 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 20.67 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 19.32 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 18.17 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 18.75 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 19.2 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.4% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 19.2 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 25.98 micrograms per cubic meter, 74% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 19.2 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 24 micrograms per cubic meter | 24.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.16 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.25 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.79 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 24.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
- 88 Kazakhstan 19.6 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 89 Cambodia 19.43 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 90 Serbia 19.34 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 92 Tunisia 18.87 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 93 Morocco 18.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 94 Ecuador 18.61 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Venezuela
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2667 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 384.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 1,190 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 14,168 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 31.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 51.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Venezuela?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Venezuela was 19.2 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 Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 25.86 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.17 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021.
- How does Venezuela rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Venezuela ranks 91st out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Venezuela 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).