Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Switzerland
Switzerland: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 2,500 in 2015. ▼ Falling
Latest (2015)
2,500
World rank
109th
of 173 countries
All-time high
3,000
in 1990
All-time low
2,200
in 2010
Years of data
6
1990–2015
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Switzerland, 1990–2015
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 2,500 for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in 2015.
That represents a change of up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Switzerland peaked at 3,000 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2,200, in 2010.
That places Switzerland 109th 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,000 | — |
| 1995 | 2,800 | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 2,600 | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 2,300 | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 2,200 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 2,500 | +13.6% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 2,500 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,550, 98% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 2,500 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,800, 66% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,900 | 2,800 | 3,000 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2,450 | 2,300 | 2,600 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,350 | 2,200 | 2,500 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Switzerland?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in Switzerland was 2,500 in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 3,000 in 1990.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,200 in 2010.
- How does Switzerland rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- Switzerland ranks 109th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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