Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Portugal
Portugal: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 3,700 Percent in 2015. ▼ Falling
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Portugal, 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 Portugal is 3,700 Percent, 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 Percent in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3,600 Percent, 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 | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,400 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 4,400 Percent | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,300 Percent | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 4,000 Percent | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 3,600 Percent | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 3,700 Percent | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,400 Percent | 4,400 Percent | 4,400 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 4,150 Percent | 4,000 Percent | 4,300 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,650 Percent | 3,600 Percent | 3,700 Percent | 2 |
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More health data for Portugal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1616 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,112 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 38 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 50-54, male, annual growth rate 2.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0362 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate 0.5392 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0377 units per person (2025)
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 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 4,400 Percent 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 Percent 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 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