Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Sweden
Sweden: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 2,200 Percent in 2015. ▼ Falling
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Sweden, 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 Sweden stood at 2,200 Percent.
That represents a change of up 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Sweden peaked at 3,100 Percent in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1,700 Percent, in 2010.
Sweden ranks 113th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,100 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 2,700 Percent | -12.9% |
| 2000 | 2,400 Percent | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 1,800 Percent | -25.0% |
| 2010 | 1,700 Percent | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 2,200 Percent | +29.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,900 Percent | 2,700 Percent | 3,100 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 2,100 Percent | 1,800 Percent | 2,400 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,950 Percent | 1,700 Percent | 2,200 Percent | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Sweden?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Sweden was 2,200 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 3,100 Percent in 1990.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,700 Percent in 2010.
- How does Sweden rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Sweden ranks 113th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sweden 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