Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Finland
Finland: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 1,600 Percent in 2015. ▼ Falling
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Finland, 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 Finland is 1,600 Percent, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Finland peaked at 2,100 Percent in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1,400 Percent, in 2005.
Finland ranks 122nd of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Finland, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,100 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 1,900 Percent | -9.5% |
| 2000 | 1,600 Percent | -15.8% |
| 2005 | 1,400 Percent | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 1,400 Percent | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1,600 Percent | +14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,000 Percent | 1,900 Percent | 2,100 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,500 Percent | 1,400 Percent | 1,600 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,500 Percent | 1,400 Percent | 1,600 Percent | 2 |
Countries ranked near Finland
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More health data for Finland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4544 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,271 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 11 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 3.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0312 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 3.86 % 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 0.0255 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Finland?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Finland was 1,600 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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,100 Percent in 1990.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,400 Percent in 2005.
- How does Finland rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Finland ranks 122nd out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Finland 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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About this data
Absolute number of deaths per year attributed to ambient (outdoor) particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution