Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Qatar
Qatar: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 59.56 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
59.56
Change on year
down 6.0%
World rank
1st
of 184 countries
All-time high
63.84
in 2015
All-time low
54.43
in 2014
Years of data
14
2010–2023
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Qatar, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for concentrations of fine particulate matter in Qatar is 59.56, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 6.0% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Qatar peaked at 63.84 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 54.43, in 2014.
That places Qatar 1st out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.64 | — |
| 2011 | 61.4 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 62 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 58.36 | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 54.43 | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 63.84 | +17.3% |
| 2016 | 57.93 | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 59.86 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 61.7 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 58.32 | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 55.55 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 58.99 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 63.34 | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 59.56 | -6.0% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 59.56 is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.15, 5.9× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 59.56 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 32.69, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 59.75 | 54.43 | 63.84 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.36 | 55.55 | 63.34 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More health data for Qatar
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.43 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 185.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 136 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 5.26 % 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 0.0253 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.19 % 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 Qatar?
- Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Qatar was 59.56 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 63.84 in 2015.
- What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.43 in 2014.
- How does Qatar rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- Qatar ranks 1st out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Qatar 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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