Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Netherlands
Netherlands: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 6,800 in 2015. ▼ Falling
Latest (2015)
6,800
World rank
64th
of 173 countries
All-time high
8,200
in 1990
All-time low
6,500
in 2010
Years of data
6
1990–2015
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Netherlands, 1990–2015
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Netherlands is 6,800, measured in 2015.
The figure is down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Netherlands peaked at 8,200 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 6,500, in 2010.
That places Netherlands 64th 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 Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8,200 | — |
| 1995 | 8,100 | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 7,800 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 6,900 | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 6,500 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 6,800 | +4.6% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 6,800 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,550, 2.7× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 6,800 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,800, 1.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,150 | 8,100 | 8,200 | 2 |
| 2000s | 7,350 | 6,900 | 7,800 | 2 |
| 2010s | 6,650 | 6,500 | 6,800 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Netherlands?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Netherlands was 6,800 in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 8,200 in 1990.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,500 in 2010.
- How does Netherlands rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Netherlands ranks 64th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from 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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