Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Africa
South Africa: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 24,900 Percent in 2015. ▲ Rising
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Africa, 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 South Africa is 24,900 Percent, measured in 2015.
The figure is down 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Africa peaked at 28,400 Percent in 2000 and was at its lowest, 20,600 Percent, in 1990.
That places South Africa 26th out of 173 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top quarter.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20,600 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 22,300 Percent | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 28,400 Percent | +27.4% |
| 2005 | 28,000 Percent | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 23,300 Percent | -16.8% |
| 2015 | 24,900 Percent | +6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,450 Percent | 20,600 Percent | 22,300 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 28,200 Percent | 28,000 Percent | 28,400 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 24,100 Percent | 23,300 Percent | 24,900 Percent | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 20-24, male, per capita 0.0401 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 25-29, female, annual growth rate -1.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 25-29, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 25-29, female, per capita 0.0424 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 25-29, male, annual growth rate -1.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 25-29, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Africa?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Africa was 24,900 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 28,400 Percent in 2000.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,600 Percent in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- South Africa ranks 26th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa 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