Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Philippines

Philippines: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 18.61 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
18.61
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
90th
of 184 countries
All-time high
24.83
in 2010
All-time low
16.14
in 2020
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Philippines, 2010–2023

05101520252010201620232010: 24.82011: 23.72012: 242013: 23.22014: 21.52015: 23.62016: 212017: 21.82018: 19.82019: 20.42020: 16.12021: 17.22022: 17.12023: 18.6

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2023, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Philippines stood at 18.61.

The figure is up 9.1% on the previous year and down 19.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Philippines peaked at 24.83 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 16.14, in 2020.

That places Philippines 90th 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 22.39 19.81 24.83 10
2020s 17.24 16.14 18.61 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in Philippines?
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Philippines was 18.61 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 24.83 in 2010.
What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 16.14 in 2020.
How does Philippines rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
Philippines ranks 90th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Philippines 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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