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

In 2020, Yemen, Rep. ranked #36 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Yemen, Rep.: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Yemen, Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 34.83.

That's down 16.4% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Yemen, Rep. ranks #36 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 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: 53.63; 2012
Trough: 34.83; 2020
1-year change: -16.4%
5-year change: -21.0%; -4.6% / yr
10-year change: -11.1%; -1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	34.8324
2019	41.6408
2018	43.9103
2017	42.1205
2016	40.7241
2015	44.0661
2014	38.0825
2013	48.4248
2012	53.6338
2011	43.2315

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 Yemen, Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Yemen, Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 34.83, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Yemen, Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Yemen, Rep.'s PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) fell 16.4% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Yemen, Rep. rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Yemen, Rep. ranked #36 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Yemen, 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 Yemen, Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 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.