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

In 2020, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #70 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Syrian Arab Republic: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Syrian Arab Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 24.71.

That's down 6.7% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #70 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 29.13; 2010
Trough: 23.04; 2001
1-year change: -6.7%
5-year change: -8.4%; -1.7% / yr
10-year change: -15.2%; -1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	24.7058
2019	26.4726
2018	25.9591
2017	24.5814
2016	25.5706
2015	26.9795
2014	25.7324
2013	26.3152
2012	24.5500
2011	25.6859

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 Syrian Arab Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Syrian Arab Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 24.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Syrian Arab Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Syrian Arab Republic's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) fell 6.7% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #70 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Syrian Arab Republic'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 Syrian Arab Republic is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.
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.