Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Pakistan
Pakistan: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 135,100 Percent in 2015. ▲ Rising
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Pakistan, 1990–2015
Source: Health Effects Institute (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in Percent.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 135,100 Percent for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in 2015. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Pakistan peaked at 135,100 Percent in 2015 and was at its lowest, 82,300 Percent, in 1990.
Pakistan ranks 4th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 82,300 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 98,200 Percent | +19.3% |
| 2000 | 110,800 Percent | +12.8% |
| 2005 | 115,700 Percent | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 123,600 Percent | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 135,100 Percent | +9.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 90,250 Percent | 82,300 Percent | 98,200 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 113,250 Percent | 110,800 Percent | 115,700 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 129,350 Percent | 123,600 Percent | 135,100 Percent | 2 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 1 China 1.11 million Percent compare
- 2 India 1.09 million Percent compare
- 3 Russian Federation 136,900 Percent compare
- 5 Bangladesh 122,400 Percent compare
- 6 United States of America 88,400 Percent compare
- 7 Indonesia 78,600 Percent compare
More health data for Pakistan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8219 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 944.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 55,286 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 3.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0088 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 5.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0065 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Pakistan?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Pakistan was 135,100 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 135,100 Percent in 2015.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 82,300 Percent in 1990.
- How does Pakistan rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Pakistan ranks 4th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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About this data
Absolute number of deaths per year attributed to ambient (outdoor) particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution