Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in United States of America
United States of America: Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution was 88,400 Percent in 2015. ▼ Falling
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in United States of America, 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 United States of America is 88,400 Percent, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in United States of America peaked at 107,200 Percent in 1995 and was at its lowest, 83,400 Percent, in 2010.
United States of America ranks 6th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in United States of America, year by year
| Year | Percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 106,000 Percent | — |
| 1995 | 107,200 Percent | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 106,200 Percent | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 100,000 Percent | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 83,400 Percent | -16.6% |
| 2015 | 88,400 Percent | +6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 106,600 Percent | 106,000 Percent | 107,200 Percent | 2 |
| 2000s | 103,100 Percent | 100,000 Percent | 106,200 Percent | 2 |
| 2010s | 85,900 Percent | 83,400 Percent | 88,400 Percent | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in United States of America?
- Absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution in United States of America was 88,400 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 States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 107,200 Percent in 1995.
- What is the lowest absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 83,400 Percent in 2010.
- How does United States of America rank for absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution?
- United States of America ranks 6th out of 173 countries with data for 2015.
- Is absolute number of deaths from ambient particulate air pollution rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States of America 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