Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Sudan
South Sudan: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 5,500 Percent in 2015. ▲ Rising
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Sudan, 1990–2015
Source: Health Effects Institute (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in Percent.
Analysis
In 2015, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Sudan stood at 5,500 Percent. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of up 57.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Sudan peaked at 5,500 Percent in 2015 and was at its lowest, 3,500 Percent, in 2005.
That places South Sudan 75th out of 173 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,200 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 3,600 Percent | -14.3% |
| 2000 | 3,600 Percent | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3,500 Percent | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 4,500 Percent | +28.6% |
| 2015 | 5,500 Percent | +22.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,900 Percent | 3,600 Percent | 4,200 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,550 Percent | 3,500 Percent | 3,600 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 5,000 Percent | 4,500 Percent | 5,500 Percent | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Sudan?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in South Sudan was 5,500 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 5,500 Percent in 2015.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,500 Percent in 2005.
- How does South Sudan rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- South Sudan ranks 75th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan 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