Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Belize
Belize: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 11.55 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Belize, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for concentrations of fine particulate matter in Belize is 11.55, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 9.9% on the previous year and down 21.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Belize peaked at 14.8 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 10.51, in 2022.
Belize ranks 135th of 184 countries on this measure, 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 Belize, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.44 | — |
| 2011 | 14.8 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 14.17 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 14.72 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 13.98 | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 14.62 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 13.01 | -11.0% |
| 2017 | 13.16 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 12.88 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 12.72 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 13.32 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 12.49 | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 10.51 | -15.9% |
| 2023 | 11.55 | +9.9% |
Belize compared with similar countries
- Belize's 11.55 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.67, 59% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Belize's 11.55 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 15.22, 76% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.85 | 12.72 | 14.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.97 | 10.51 | 13.32 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belize
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0412 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in Belize?
- Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Belize was 11.55 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 14.8 in 2011.
- What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.51 in 2022.
- How does Belize rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- Belize ranks 135th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belize 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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