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

In 2020, Egypt, Arab Rep. ranked #10 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Egypt, Arab Rep.: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 54.86.

That's down 19.0% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks #10 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 23.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 76.47; 2010
Trough: 54.86; 2020
1-year change: -19.0%
5-year change: -18.9%; -4.1% / yr
10-year change: -28.3%; -3.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	54.8587
2019	67.7529
2018	65.4631
2017	58.9353
2016	61.4578
2015	67.6490
2014	66.1215
2013	70.1485
2012	61.7248
2011	62.0486

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 Egypt, Arab Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 54.86, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Egypt, Arab Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Egypt, Arab Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) fell 19.0% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Egypt, Arab Rep. rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Egypt, Arab Rep. ranked #10 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Egypt, Arab Rep.'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 Egypt, Arab Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 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.