Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Iraq
Iraq: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 15,700 Percent in 2015. ▲ Rising
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Iraq, 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 Iraq is 15,700 Percent, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Iraq peaked at 17,500 Percent in 2010 and was at its lowest, 9,700 Percent, in 1990.
That places Iraq 35th out of 173 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top quarter.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9,700 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 11,500 Percent | +18.6% |
| 2000 | 13,000 Percent | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 14,300 Percent | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 17,500 Percent | +22.4% |
| 2015 | 15,700 Percent | -10.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,600 Percent | 9,700 Percent | 11,500 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 13,650 Percent | 13,000 Percent | 14,300 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 16,600 Percent | 15,700 Percent | 17,500 Percent | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More health data for Iraq
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.4 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9773 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 898.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,830 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 4.55 % 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 0.0037 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 4.16 % 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 0.0024 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Iraq?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Iraq was 15,700 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 17,500 Percent in 2010.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,700 Percent in 1990.
- How does Iraq rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Iraq ranks 35th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iraq 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