Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Argentina

Argentina: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 12.51 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
12.51
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
127th
of 184 countries
All-time high
15.32
in 2016
All-time low
12.46
in 2021
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Argentina, 2010–2023

0510152010201620232010: 14.12011: 14.62012: 14.22013: 15.32014: 14.82015: 15.32016: 15.32017: 14.42018: 13.22019: 12.72020: 13.32021: 12.52022: 12.82023: 12.5

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Argentina recorded 12.51 for concentrations of fine particulate matter in 2023.

That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Argentina peaked at 15.32 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 12.46, in 2021.

That places Argentina 127th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.

Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Argentina, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 14.1
2011 14.56 +3.3%
2012 14.16 -2.8%
2013 15.31 +8.1%
2014 14.76 -3.6%
2015 15.28 +3.5%
2016 15.32 +0.3%
2017 14.37 -6.2%
2018 13.2 -8.1%
2019 12.75 -3.4%
2020 13.32 +4.5%
2021 12.46 -6.5%
2022 12.82 +2.9%
2023 12.51 -2.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 14.38 12.75 15.32 10
2020s 12.78 12.46 13.32 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in Argentina?
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Argentina was 12.51 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 15.32 in 2016.
What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 12.46 in 2021.
How does Argentina rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
Argentina ranks 127th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
236 places, 3,304 data points, 2010–2023
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