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

In 2020, Colombia ranked #138 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Colombia: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2020, Colombia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 14.18.

That's down 2.3% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Colombia ranks #138 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #28 of 35.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 24.82; 2001
Trough: 14.18; 2020
1-year change: -2.3%
5-year change: -19.4%; -4.2% / yr
10-year change: -26.0%; -3.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	14.1833
2019	14.5159
2018	16.0493
2017	17.2529
2016	17.3122
2015	17.6080
2014	18.3382
2013	18.9282
2012	18.1431
2011	20.5518

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 Colombia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Colombia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 14.18, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Colombia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Colombia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) fell 2.3% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Colombia rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Colombia ranked #138 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Colombia'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 Colombia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #28 of 35.
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.