Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 2,800 Percent in 2015. ▼ Falling
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 2,800 Percent.
That represents a change of up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 2,900 Percent in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2,400 Percent, in 2005.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 104th out of 173 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,900 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 2,800 Percent | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 2,500 Percent | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 2,400 Percent | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 2,500 Percent | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 2,800 Percent | +12.0% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 2,800 Percent is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,600 Percent, 78% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 2,800 Percent is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,800 Percent, 74% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,850 Percent | 2,800 Percent | 2,900 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 2,450 Percent | 2,400 Percent | 2,500 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,650 Percent | 2,500 Percent | 2,800 Percent | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 103 Republic of Moldova 2,900 Percent compare
- 105 Kyrgyzstan 2,700 Percent compare
- 105 Lithuania 2,700 Percent compare
- 107 Libya 2,600 Percent compare
- 107 United Arab Emirates 2,600 Percent compare
More health data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.071 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,689 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 11 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.019 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 2,800 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 2,900 Percent in 1990.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,400 Percent in 2005.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 104th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina 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