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

In 2020, Malaysia ranked #123 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Malaysia: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Malaysia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 16.19.

That's down 9.1% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Malaysia ranks #123 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 33.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 23.33; 2001
Trough: 14.95; 2017
1-year change: -9.1%
5-year change: -4.3%; -0.9% / yr
10-year change: -7.8%; -0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	16.1939
2019	17.8198
2018	16.6542
2017	14.9450
2016	16.3864
2015	16.9297
2014	17.1053
2013	18.7954
2012	17.9101
2011	16.5544

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 Malaysia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Malaysia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 16.19, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malaysia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Malaysia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) fell 9.1% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Malaysia rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Malaysia ranked #123 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Malaysia'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 Malaysia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 33.
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.