Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Italy
Italy: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 33,700 Percent in 2015. ▲ Rising
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Italy, 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 Italy is 33,700 Percent, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Italy peaked at 33,700 Percent in 2015 and was at its lowest, 24,600 Percent, in 2005.
Italy ranks 17th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Italy, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 29,500 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 27,900 Percent | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 26,400 Percent | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 24,600 Percent | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 25,100 Percent | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 33,700 Percent | +34.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28,700 Percent | 27,900 Percent | 29,500 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 25,500 Percent | 24,600 Percent | 26,400 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 29,400 Percent | 25,100 Percent | 33,700 Percent | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Italy?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Italy was 33,700 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 33,700 Percent in 2015.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,600 Percent in 2005.
- How does Italy rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Italy ranks 17th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy 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