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

In 2020, Angola ranked #68 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Angola: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2020, Angola's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 25.15.

That's up 2.2% from 2019, the highest value since 2016.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Angola ranks #68 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 25.18; 2016
Trough: 23.65; 2001
1-year change: +2.2%
5-year change: +0.6%; +0.1% / yr
10-year change: +4.0%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	25.1452
2019	24.5988
2018	24.2650
2017	23.9592
2016	25.1807
2015	25.0022
2014	23.9456
2013	24.5387
2012	24.4805
2011	24.3379

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 Angola's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Angola's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 25.15, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Angola's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Angola's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rose 2.2% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Angola rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Angola ranked #68 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Angola'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 Angola is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.
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.