Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in France
France: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 20,300 in 2015. ▼ Falling
Latest (2015)
20,300
World rank
27th
of 173 countries
All-time high
21,000
in 1990
All-time low
17,800
in 2010
Years of data
6
1990–2015
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in France, 1990–2015
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in France is 20,300, 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 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 17,800, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 21,000 | — |
| 1995 | 20,300 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 19,400 | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 17,900 | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 17,800 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 20,300 | +14.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 20,300 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,550, 8.0× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- France's 20,300 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,800, 5.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20,650 | 20,300 | 21,000 | 2 |
| 2000s | 18,650 | 17,900 | 19,400 | 2 |
| 2010s | 19,050 | 17,800 | 20,300 | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
- 24 United Kingdom 27,200 compare
- 25 Turkey 26,700 compare
- 26 South Africa 24,900 compare
- 28 Sudan 19,200 compare
- 29 North Korea 18,800 compare
- 30 Nepal 18,300 compare
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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 in 2015, according to 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 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 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 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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