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

In 2020, Sri Lanka ranked #103 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Sri Lanka: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Sri Lanka's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 19.96.

That's up 0.9% from 2019, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Sri Lanka ranks #103 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 26.72; 2001
Trough: 17.91; 2015
1-year change: +0.9%
5-year change: +11.5%; +2.2% / yr
10-year change: -9.4%; -1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	19.9644
2019	19.7798
2018	20.8478
2017	18.3492
2016	19.5214
2015	17.9117
2014	19.7831
2013	21.9722
2012	20.9132
2011	19.3067

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 Sri Lanka's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Sri Lanka's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 19.96, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Sri Lanka's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rose 0.9% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Sri Lanka ranked #103 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
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.