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

In 2020, Suriname ranked #57 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Suriname: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Suriname's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 27.31.

That's down 9.0% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Suriname ranks #57 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #2 of 35.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 31.54; 2001
Trough: 23.13; 2011
1-year change: -9.0%
5-year change: -0.4%; -0.1% / yr
10-year change: +10.4%; +1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	27.3060
2019	29.9904
2018	29.6642
2017	26.7798
2016	27.0335
2015	27.4211
2014	25.5795
2013	25.0474
2012	26.3565
2011	23.1342

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 Suriname's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Suriname's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 27.31, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Suriname's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Suriname's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) fell 9.0% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Suriname rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Suriname ranked #57 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Suriname'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 Suriname is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #2 of 35.
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.