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

In 2020, Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked #72 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Somalia, Fed. Rep.: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 24.53.

That's up 7.4% from 2019, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #72 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #34 of 48.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 29.22; 2012
Trough: 22.56; 2005
1-year change: +7.4%
5-year change: -0.8%; -0.2% / yr
10-year change: +2.7%; +0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	24.5251
2019	22.8360
2018	27.0888
2017	26.6405
2016	25.3011
2015	24.7324
2014	25.4405
2013	27.5479
2012	29.2235
2011	27.7433

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 Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 24.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rose 7.4% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Somalia, Fed. Rep. rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked #72 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Somalia, Fed. 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 Somalia, Fed. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #34 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.