Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Moldova
Moldova: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 2,900 Percent in 2015. ▼ Falling
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Moldova, 1990–2015
Source: Health Effects Institute (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in Percent.
Analysis
Moldova recorded 2,900 Percent for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in 2015. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Moldova peaked at 4,600 Percent in 1995 and was at its lowest, 2,900 Percent, in 2015.
That places Moldova 103rd 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 Moldova, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,100 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 4,600 Percent | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 3,500 Percent | -23.9% |
| 2005 | 3,400 Percent | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 3,500 Percent | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 2,900 Percent | -17.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,350 Percent | 4,100 Percent | 4,600 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,450 Percent | 3,400 Percent | 3,500 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,200 Percent | 2,900 Percent | 3,500 Percent | 2 |
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More health data for Moldova
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2486 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,492 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 29 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.019 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate -5.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0056 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 130 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Moldova?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Moldova was 2,900 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 4,600 Percent in 1995.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,900 Percent in 2015.
- How does Moldova rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Moldova ranks 103rd out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Moldova 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