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

In 2020, Dominican Republic ranked #104 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Dominican Republic: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Dominican Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 19.83.

That's up 1.7% from 2019, the highest value since 2015.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Dominican Republic ranks #104 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #18 of 35.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 19.96; 2015
Trough: 17.47; 2011
1-year change: +1.7%
5-year change: -0.7%; -0.1% / yr
10-year change: +13.1%; +1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	19.8267
2019	19.4968
2018	19.5893
2017	19.1203
2016	19.2492
2015	19.9572
2014	18.9397
2013	17.6635
2012	17.6468
2011	17.4713

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 Dominican Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Dominican Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 19.83, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Dominican Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Dominican Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rose 1.7% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Dominican Republic rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Dominican Republic ranked #104 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Dominican Republic'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 Dominican Republic is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #18 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.