PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Suriname
Suriname: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure was 15.67 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Suriname, 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 Suriname is 15.67 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and up 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Suriname peaked at 27.71 micrograms per cubic meter in 2000 and was at its lowest, 15.21 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2018.
That places Suriname 113th 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 Suriname, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 25.65 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 25.69 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 25.89 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 26.1 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 26.3 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 26.16 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 26.72 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 26.92 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 27.13 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 27.33 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 27.71 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 23.88 micrograms per cubic meter | -13.8% |
| 2002 | 22.89 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 23.65 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 20.59 micrograms per cubic meter | -13.0% |
| 2005 | 23.11 micrograms per cubic meter | +12.2% |
| 2006 | 19.3 micrograms per cubic meter | -16.5% |
| 2007 | 17.7 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.3% |
| 2008 | 17.63 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 16.96 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 16.67 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 16.35 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 17.56 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 15.62 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 15.37 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 17.56 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.3% |
| 2016 | 16.09 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 16.03 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 15.21 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 15.8 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 15.57 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 16.96 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 16.05 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.4% |
| 2023 | 15.67 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.39 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.34 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.96 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.71 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.21 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.56 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.96 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
- 110 Malaysia 15.87 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 111 Haiti 15.81 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 112 Croatia 15.78 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 114 Albania 15.51 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 115 Paraguay 15.33 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 116 Singapore 15.14 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More urban development data for Suriname
- Population density 3.92 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 11.52 Hectares (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 915,429 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Suriname?
- Pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Suriname was 15.67 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 Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 27.71 micrograms per cubic meter in 2000.
- What is the lowest pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.21 micrograms per cubic meter in 2018.
- How does Suriname rank for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure?
- Suriname ranks 113th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Suriname 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.