Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Belgium
Belgium: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 5,600 Percent in 2015. ▼ Falling
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Belgium, 1990–2015
Source: Health Effects Institute (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in Percent.
Analysis
The most recent figure for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Belgium is 5,600 Percent, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Belgium peaked at 6,800 Percent in 1990 and was at its lowest, 5,300 Percent, in 2010.
Belgium ranks 73rd of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6,800 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 6,300 Percent | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 6,000 Percent | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 5,500 Percent | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 5,300 Percent | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 5,600 Percent | +5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,550 Percent | 6,300 Percent | 6,800 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 5,750 Percent | 5,500 Percent | 6,000 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 5,450 Percent | 5,300 Percent | 5,600 Percent | 2 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,160 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.023 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 4.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0192 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Belgium?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Belgium was 5,600 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 6,800 Percent in 1990.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,300 Percent in 2010.
- How does Belgium rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Belgium ranks 73rd out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium 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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Absolute number of deaths per year attributed to ambient (outdoor) particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution