Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Portugal
Portugal: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 3,700 in 2015. ▼ Falling
Latest (2015)
3,700
World rank
93rd
of 173 countries
All-time high
4,400
in 1990
All-time low
3,600
in 2010
Years of data
6
1990–2015
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Portugal, 1990–2015
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Portugal is 3,700, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Portugal peaked at 4,400 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3,600, in 2010.
Portugal ranks 93rd of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,400 | — |
| 1995 | 4,400 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,300 | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 4,000 | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 3,600 | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 3,700 | +2.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3,700 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,550, 1.5× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3,700 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,800, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,400 | 4,400 | 4,400 | 2 |
| 2000s | 4,150 | 4,000 | 4,300 | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,650 | 3,600 | 3,700 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Portugal?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Portugal was 3,700 in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 4,400 in 1990.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,600 in 2010.
- How does Portugal rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Portugal ranks 93rd out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal 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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