Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Chile

Chile: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 21.83 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
21.83
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
79th
of 184 countries
All-time high
26.74
in 2013
All-time low
20.75
in 2021
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Chile, 2010–2023

01020302010201620232010: 24.42011: 252012: 24.32013: 26.72014: 26.12015: 26.62016: 26.42017: 24.92018: 22.12019: 21.32020: 21.62021: 20.82022: 21.12023: 21.8

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for concentrations of fine particulate matter in Chile is 21.83, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Chile peaked at 26.74 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 20.75, in 2021.

That places Chile 79th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 24.78 21.33 26.74 10
2020s 21.33 20.75 21.83 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in Chile?
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Chile was 21.83 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Chile?
The highest recorded value was 26.74 in 2013.
What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Chile?
The lowest recorded value was 20.75 in 2021.
How does Chile rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
Chile ranks 79th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Chile?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Chile 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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