Concentrations of fine particulate matter in South Africa
South Africa: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 25.59 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in South Africa, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for concentrations of fine particulate matter in South Africa is 25.59, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in South Africa peaked at 25.59 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 21.97, in 2011.
That places South Africa 61st 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.07 | — |
| 2011 | 21.97 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 22.03 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 22.16 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 22.3 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 22.9 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 22.8 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 23.49 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 23.8 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 24.37 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 24.53 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 24.45 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 25.02 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 25.59 | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.79 | 21.97 | 24.37 | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.9 | 24.45 | 25.59 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in South Africa?
- Concentrations of fine particulate matter in South Africa was 25.59 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 25.59 in 2023.
- What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.97 in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- South Africa ranks 61st out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa 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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