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

In 2020, Papua New Guinea ranked #118 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Papua New Guinea: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
Creator: World Bank
License: https://datacatalog.worldbank.org/public-licenses#cc-by

In 2020, Papua New Guinea's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 17.31.

That's up 2.5% from 2019, the highest value since 2001.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Papua New Guinea ranks #118 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 33.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 17.75; 2001
Trough: 15.93; 2017
1-year change: +2.5%
5-year change: +2.6%; +0.5% / yr
10-year change: +0.6%; +0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	17.3105
2019	16.8883
2018	16.9173
2017	15.9304
2016	16.1544
2015	16.8683
2014	16.3725
2013	16.4981
2012	16.4683
2011	16.4633

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 Papua New Guinea's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Papua New Guinea's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 17.31, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Papua New Guinea's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Papua New Guinea's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rose 2.5% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Papua New Guinea ranked #118 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Papua New 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 Papua New Guinea is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 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.

Download this data: CSV JSON

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3), CC BY 4.0.