Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Burundi
Burundi: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 4,600 Percent in 2015. ▼ Falling
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Burundi, 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 Burundi stood at 4,600 Percent.
That represents a change of up 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Burundi peaked at 5,200 Percent in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3,700 Percent, in 2010.
That places Burundi 80th 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 Burundi, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,000 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 5,200 Percent | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 4,700 Percent | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 3,900 Percent | -17.0% |
| 2010 | 3,700 Percent | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 4,600 Percent | +24.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,100 Percent | 5,000 Percent | 5,200 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 4,300 Percent | 3,900 Percent | 4,700 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 4,150 Percent | 3,700 Percent | 4,600 Percent | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Burundi?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Burundi was 4,600 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 5,200 Percent in 1995.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,700 Percent in 2010.
- How does Burundi rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Burundi ranks 80th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Burundi 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