How does Algeria rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?

In 2020, Algeria ranked #66 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

Algeria: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)

Name: Algeria: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Algeria's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 25.55.

That's up 4.8% from 2019, the highest value since 2016.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Algeria ranks #66 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3) • Data as of 2020

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 28.13; 2001
Trough: 22.38; 2013
1-year change: +4.8%
5-year change: -0.3%; -0.1% / yr
10-year change: +4.7%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	25.5527
2019	24.3886
2018	24.9336
2017	24.7521
2016	25.5532
2015	25.6189
2014	24.1111
2013	22.3803
2012	24.3968
2011	23.5721

About PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)

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.

Indicator code: EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 • Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Algeria's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Algeria's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 25.55, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Algeria's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Algeria's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rose 4.8% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Algeria rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Algeria ranked #66 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Algeria's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) compare to the world average?: The global average for PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020 was 23.53, so Algeria is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 23.
What is PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) and how is it measured?: 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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3), CC BY 4.0.