Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 4,100 in 2015. ▲ Rising
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Central African Republic, 1990–2015
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Central African Republic is 4,100, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Central African Republic peaked at 4,100 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 3,000, in 1990.
Central African Republic ranks 87th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,000 | — |
| 1995 | 3,300 | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 3,600 | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 3,700 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 3,800 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 4,100 | +7.9% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 4,100 is below the median for low income countries, which is 6,050, 68% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 4,100 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,600, 89% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,150 | 3,000 | 3,300 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,650 | 3,600 | 3,700 | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,950 | 3,800 | 4,100 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Central African Republic?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Central African Republic was 4,100 in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 4,100 in 2015.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 in 1990.
- How does Central African Republic rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Central African Republic ranks 87th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from 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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