Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 7,700 Percent in 2015. ▲ Rising
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka is 7,700 Percent, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Sri Lanka peaked at 8,200 Percent in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6,000 Percent, in 1990.
Sri Lanka ranks 58th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6,000 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 6,200 Percent | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 7,100 Percent | +14.5% |
| 2005 | 8,200 Percent | +15.5% |
| 2010 | 7,400 Percent | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 7,700 Percent | +4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,100 Percent | 6,000 Percent | 6,200 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 7,650 Percent | 7,100 Percent | 8,200 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 7,550 Percent | 7,400 Percent | 7,700 Percent | 2 |
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More health data for Sri Lanka
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7332 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,250 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 304 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 1.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0197 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 0.7895 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0202 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Sri Lanka?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Sri Lanka was 7,700 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 8,200 Percent in 2005.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,000 Percent in 1990.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Sri Lanka ranks 58th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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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About this data
Absolute number of deaths per year attributed to ambient (outdoor) particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution