Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 6,700 Percent in 2015. ▼ Falling
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Burkina Faso, 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 Burkina Faso is 6,700 Percent, measured in 2015. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Burkina Faso peaked at 8,200 Percent in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6,700 Percent, in 2015.
Burkina Faso ranks 65th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7,700 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 7,900 Percent | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 8,200 Percent | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 7,400 Percent | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 7,300 Percent | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 6,700 Percent | -8.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,800 Percent | 7,700 Percent | 7,900 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 7,800 Percent | 7,400 Percent | 8,200 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 7,000 Percent | 6,700 Percent | 7,300 Percent | 2 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
- 62 Canada 7,100 Percent compare
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- 67 Mozambique 6,600 Percent compare
- 67 Syrian Arab Republic 6,600 Percent compare
More health data for Burkina Faso
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8925 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,142 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 13,085 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.8681 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0693 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.7133 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Burkina Faso?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Burkina Faso was 6,700 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 8,200 Percent in 2000.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,700 Percent in 2015.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Burkina Faso ranks 65th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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