Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 2,600 Percent in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates stood at 2,600 Percent. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 188.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in United Arab Emirates peaked at 2,600 Percent in 2015 and was at its lowest, 500 Percent, in 1990.
That places United Arab Emirates 107th 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 500 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 600 Percent | +20.0% |
| 2000 | 700 Percent | +16.7% |
| 2005 | 900 Percent | +28.6% |
| 2010 | 1,700 Percent | +88.9% |
| 2015 | 2,600 Percent | +52.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 550 Percent | 500 Percent | 600 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 800 Percent | 700 Percent | 900 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,150 Percent | 1,700 Percent | 2,600 Percent | 2 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 308.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 287 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 30-34, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per capita 0.0448 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, annual growth rate 6.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per capita 0.1094 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in United Arab Emirates?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in United Arab Emirates was 2,600 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 2,600 Percent in 2015.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 500 Percent in 1990.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 107th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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