PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure was 31.25 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Turkmenistan, 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
In 2023, pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Turkmenistan stood at 31.25 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of down 6.3% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Turkmenistan peaked at 35.13 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021 and was at its lowest, 26.76 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2004.
That places Turkmenistan 45th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30.79 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 31.4 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 31.44 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 31.48 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 31.52 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 32.71 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 31.61 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 31.65 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 31.69 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 31.73 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 31.2 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 32.08 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 30.77 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 27.86 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.4% |
| 2004 | 26.76 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 27.35 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 29.83 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 32.64 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 32.64 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 29.99 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 32.66 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 33.58 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 27.99 micrograms per cubic meter | -16.6% |
| 2013 | 30.46 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 32.87 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 29.42 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.5% |
| 2016 | 27.74 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 30.97 micrograms per cubic meter | +11.6% |
| 2018 | 33.04 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 28.02 micrograms per cubic meter | -15.2% |
| 2020 | 28.72 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 35.13 micrograms per cubic meter | +22.3% |
| 2022 | 33.36 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 31.25 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 30.79 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.71 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.64 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.67 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.74 micrograms per cubic meter | 33.58 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 35.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
- 42 Syria 32.06 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 43 China 31.99 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 44 Gabon 31.32 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 46 Uganda 31.21 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 47 Peru 31.09 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 48 Honduras 30.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More urban development data for Turkmenistan
- Population in the largest city 26.2% (2025)
- Population density 15.67 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- Population in largest city 941,130 (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 0.16 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 67.84 Hectares (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 472,540 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Turkmenistan?
- Pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Turkmenistan was 31.25 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 Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 35.13 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021.
- What is the lowest pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.76 micrograms per cubic meter in 2004.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure?
- Turkmenistan ranks 45th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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.