Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 15.03 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe stood at 15.03 micrograms per cubic meter.
The figure is down 13.6% on the previous year and down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Zimbabwe peaked at 20.54 micrograms per cubic meter in 2001 and was at its lowest, 13.7 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2020.
That places Zimbabwe 119th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.62 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.74 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.77 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.16 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.31 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.7 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.39 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 116 Singapore 15.14 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 117 Panama 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 118 Sao Tome and Principe 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 120 Moldova 14.95 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 121 Ukraine 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 122 Argentina 14.35 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.5886 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.68 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.7408 °C (2025)
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- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- 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 Zimbabwe?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Zimbabwe was 15.03 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 20.54 micrograms per cubic meter in 2001.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.7 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Zimbabwe ranks 119th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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).