Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Australia
Australia: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 3,400 Percent in 2015. ▼ Falling
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Australia, 1990–2015
Source: Health Effects Institute (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in Percent.
Analysis
In 2015, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Australia stood at 3,400 Percent.
The figure is down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Australia peaked at 4,100 Percent in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3,000 Percent, in 2010.
Australia ranks 96th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Australia, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,100 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 4,000 Percent | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 3,800 Percent | -5.0% |
| 2005 | 3,500 Percent | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 3,000 Percent | -14.3% |
| 2015 | 3,400 Percent | +13.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,050 Percent | 4,000 Percent | 4,100 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,650 Percent | 3,500 Percent | 3,800 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,200 Percent | 3,000 Percent | 3,400 Percent | 2 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More health data for Australia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.83 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9072 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 906.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 215 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0265 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 5.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0202 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 25,277 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0.0009 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Australia?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Australia was 3,400 Percent in 2015, according to Health Effects Institute (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,100 Percent in 1990.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 Percent in 2010.
- How does Australia rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Australia ranks 96th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Health Effects Institute (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Absolute number of deaths per year attributed to ambient (outdoor) particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution