Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Latvia
Latvia: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 2,100 Percent in 2015. ▼ Falling
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Latvia, 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 Latvia is 2,100 Percent, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Latvia peaked at 3,300 Percent in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2,000 Percent, in 2010.
Latvia ranks 115th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,300 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 3,300 Percent | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2,400 Percent | -27.3% |
| 2005 | 2,400 Percent | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2,000 Percent | -16.7% |
| 2015 | 2,100 Percent | +5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,300 Percent | 3,300 Percent | 3,300 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 2,400 Percent | 2,400 Percent | 2,400 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,050 Percent | 2,000 Percent | 2,100 Percent | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Latvia?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Latvia was 2,100 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,300 Percent in 1990.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,000 Percent in 2010.
- How does Latvia rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Latvia ranks 115th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia 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