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

In , Guinea's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 43.77.

That's up 2.1% from 2019, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Guinea ranks #23 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 of 48.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

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

Highlights

Peak
54.28
Trough
37.44
1-year change
+2.1%
5-year change
-19.4%
-4.2% / yr
10-year change
-0.3%
0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
43.7674
42.8781
48.4124
49.7395
49.6336
54.2777
39.8496
37.4448
47.8451
45.7356

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.M3Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Guinea's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?
In 2020, Guinea's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 43.77, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guinea's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?
Guinea's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rose 2.1% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Guinea rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?
In 2020, Guinea ranked #23 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Guinea'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 Guinea is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 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.