PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure was 33.29 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▲ Rising
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Central African Republic, 1990–2023
Source: Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 33.29 micrograms per cubic meter for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Central African Republic peaked at 39.22 micrograms per cubic meter in 2011 and was at its lowest, 30.33 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2003.
That places Central African Republic 38th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 31.62 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 31.71 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 31.8 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 31.89 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 31.98 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 32.07 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 32.16 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 32.25 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 32.34 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 32.43 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 32.52 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 31.42 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 31.72 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 30.33 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 34.98 micrograms per cubic meter | +15.3% |
| 2005 | 31.36 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.3% |
| 2006 | 32.81 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 34.48 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 36.6 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 38.11 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 35.91 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 39.22 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 36.47 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 38.17 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 33.75 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.6% |
| 2015 | 37.41 micrograms per cubic meter | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 36.25 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 35.15 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 35.06 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 34.05 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 35.24 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 33.26 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 32.64 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 33.29 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 31.62 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.43 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.43 micrograms per cubic meter | 30.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 38.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 33.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 39.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.64 micrograms per cubic meter | 35.24 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 35 Togo 34.33 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 36 Eritrea 33.66 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 37 Tajikistan 33.35 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 39 Uzbekistan 32.77 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 40 Jordan 32.63 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 41 Guinea-Bissau 32.29 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More urban development data for Central African Republic
- Population in the largest city 41.4% (2025)
- Population density 8.27 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.02 million (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 16.44 Hectares (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 3.37 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Central African Republic?
- Pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Central African Republic was 33.29 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023, according to Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network.
- What is the highest pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 39.22 micrograms per cubic meter in 2011.
- What is the lowest pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.33 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- How does Central African Republic rank for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure?
- Central African Republic ranks 38th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network, published as part of PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Population-weighted exposure to ambient PM2.5 pollution is defined as the average level of exposure of a nation's population to concentrations of suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter, which are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing severe health damage. Exposure is calculated by weighting mean annual concentrations of PM2.5 by population in both urban and rural areas.