Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in France
France: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 20,300 Percent in 2015. ▼ Falling
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in France, 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 France is 20,300 Percent, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in France peaked at 21,000 Percent in 1990 and was at its lowest, 17,800 Percent, in 2010.
France ranks 27th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in France, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 21,000 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 20,300 Percent | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 19,400 Percent | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 17,900 Percent | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 17,800 Percent | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 20,300 Percent | +14.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20,650 Percent | 20,300 Percent | 21,000 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 18,650 Percent | 17,900 Percent | 19,400 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 19,050 Percent | 17,800 Percent | 20,300 Percent | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
- 24 United Kingdom 27,200 Percent compare
- 25 Turkey 26,700 Percent compare
- 26 South Africa 24,900 Percent compare
- 28 Sudan 19,200 Percent compare
- 29 North Korea 18,800 Percent compare
- 30 Nepal 18,300 Percent compare
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,016 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 6.71 % 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 0.0269 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 6.83 % 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 0.0216 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in France?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in France was 20,300 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 21,000 Percent in 1990.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,800 Percent in 2010.
- How does France rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- France ranks 27th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France 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