Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Russia
Russia: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 136,900 in 2015. ▼ Falling
Latest (2015)
136,900
World rank
3rd
of 173 countries
All-time high
162,000
in 1995
All-time low
133,200
in 1990
Years of data
6
1990–2015
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Russia, 1990–2015
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Russia is 136,900, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Russia peaked at 162,000 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 133,200, in 1990.
Russia ranks 3rd of 173 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 133,200 | — |
| 1995 | 162,000 | +21.6% |
| 2000 | 157,300 | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 157,700 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 138,100 | -12.4% |
| 2015 | 136,900 | -0.9% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 136,900 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,550, 53.7× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Russia's 136,900 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,800, 36.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 147,600 | 133,200 | 162,000 | 2 |
| 2000s | 157,500 | 157,300 | 157,700 | 2 |
| 2010s | 137,500 | 136,900 | 138,100 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 1 China 1.11 million compare
- 2 India 1.09 million compare
- 4 Pakistan 135,100 compare
- 5 Bangladesh 122,400 compare
- 6 United States 88,400 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Russia?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Russia was 136,900 in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 162,000 in 1995.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 133,200 in 1990.
- How does Russia rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Russia ranks 3rd out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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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