Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Benin
Benin: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 27.82 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Benin, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Benin stood at 27.82.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Benin peaked at 30.39 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 22.37, in 2010.
That places Benin 53rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.37 | — |
| 2011 | 25 | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 24.8 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 23.25 | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 22.62 | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 30.39 | +34.4% |
| 2016 | 28 | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 26.58 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 26.46 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 23.66 | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 27.83 | +17.6% |
| 2021 | 26.63 | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 27.13 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 27.82 | +2.5% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 27.82 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 27.82, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Benin's 27.82 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.57, 97% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.31 | 22.37 | 30.39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.35 | 26.63 | 27.83 | 4 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,002 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 13,632 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 21 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0741 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in Benin?
- Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Benin was 27.82 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 30.39 in 2015.
- What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.37 in 2010.
- How does Benin rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- Benin ranks 53rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Benin 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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