PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure was 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Sao Tome and Principe, 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 Sao Tome and Principe is 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 18.72 micrograms per cubic meter in 2015 and was at its lowest, 12.31 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2014.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 118th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15.97 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 15.32 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 15.34 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 14.04 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.5% |
| 1996 | 15.35 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.4% |
| 1997 | 15.36 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 15.36 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 15.37 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 16.03 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 15 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 16 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 14.8 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.4% |
| 2004 | 15.63 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 16.5 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 14.17 micrograms per cubic meter | -14.1% |
| 2007 | 13.63 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 14.11 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 12.88 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.7% |
| 2010 | 13.91 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 15.32 micrograms per cubic meter | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 16.67 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 16.29 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 12.31 micrograms per cubic meter | -24.5% |
| 2015 | 18.72 micrograms per cubic meter | +52.1% |
| 2016 | 16.75 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 13.56 micrograms per cubic meter | -19.0% |
| 2018 | 12.88 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 13.8 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 15.86 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.9% |
| 2021 | 14.82 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 15 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.97 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.88 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.02 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.31 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.2 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.82 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 115 Paraguay 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 116 Singapore 15.14 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 117 Panama 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 119 Zimbabwe 15.03 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 120 Republic of Moldova 14.95 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 121 Ukraine 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More urban development data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Population density 240.49 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 0.9998 Hectares (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 1.22 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Sao Tome and Principe was 15.12 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 18.72 micrograms per cubic meter in 2015.
- What is the lowest pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.31 micrograms per cubic meter in 2014.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 118th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.