PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Maldives
Maldives: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure was 11.16 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Maldives, 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
The most recent figure for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Maldives is 11.16 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and down 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Maldives peaked at 28.86 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 10.41 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2022.
That places Maldives 146th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Maldives, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 28.86 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 28.59 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 27.81 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 27.04 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 26.26 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 26.51 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 24.71 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 23.93 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 23.15 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 22.37 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 21.08 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 20.37 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 20.42 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 20.7 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 21.72 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 20.17 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 16.14 micrograms per cubic meter | -20.0% |
| 2007 | 13.52 micrograms per cubic meter | -16.3% |
| 2008 | 13.91 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 14.08 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 11.69 micrograms per cubic meter | -17.0% |
| 2011 | 14.69 micrograms per cubic meter | +25.6% |
| 2012 | 12.69 micrograms per cubic meter | -13.6% |
| 2013 | 12.77 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 12.25 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 11.15 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.0% |
| 2016 | 14.58 micrograms per cubic meter | +30.8% |
| 2017 | 14.53 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 13.27 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 11.77 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 11.06 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 10.75 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 10.41 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.1% |
| 2023 | 11.16 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.37 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.21 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.52 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.94 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.69 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.16 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Maldives
- 143 Dominica 11.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 144 Japan 11.45 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 145 Monaco 11.38 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 147 Grenada 11.03 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 148 Barbados 10.91 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 149 Uruguay 10.85 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More urban development data for Maldives
- Population density 1,765 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 0.0756 Hectares (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 0.0% (2017)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 66,000 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Maldives?
- Pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Maldives was 11.16 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 Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 28.86 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.41 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022.
- How does Maldives rank for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure?
- Maldives ranks 146th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Maldives 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.