Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Philippines
Philippines: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 18.61 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Philippines, 2010–2023
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.
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.83 | — |
| 2011 | 23.74 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 23.97 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 23.25 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 21.51 | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 23.57 | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 21.03 | -10.8% |
| 2017 | 21.81 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 19.81 | -9.2% |
| 2019 | 20.36 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 16.14 | -20.7% |
| 2021 | 17.16 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 17.06 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 18.61 | +9.1% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 18.61 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.67, 95% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 18.61 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15.73, 1.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.39 | 19.81 | 24.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.24 | 16.14 | 18.61 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More health data for Philippines
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5317 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,456 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 7,006 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 89 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.61 % 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 0.037 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.21 % 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 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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