Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Guatemala
Guatemala: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 4,900 Percent in 2015. ▲ Rising
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Guatemala, 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 Guatemala is 4,900 Percent, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Guatemala peaked at 5,000 Percent in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4,000 Percent, in 1990.
That places Guatemala 78th 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 Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,000 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 4,400 Percent | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 5,000 Percent | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 4,800 Percent | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 4,200 Percent | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 4,900 Percent | +16.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,200 Percent | 4,000 Percent | 4,400 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 4,900 Percent | 4,800 Percent | 5,000 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 4,550 Percent | 4,200 Percent | 4,900 Percent | 2 |
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More health data for Guatemala
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.92 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7968 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,202 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,022 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 5.27 % 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 0.0051 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 4.51 % 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 0.0041 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Guatemala?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Guatemala was 4,900 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 5,000 Percent in 2000.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,000 Percent in 1990.
- How does Guatemala rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Guatemala ranks 78th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guatemala 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