Concentrations of fine particulate matter in South Sudan
South Sudan: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 23.49 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in South Sudan, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for concentrations of fine particulate matter in South Sudan is 23.49, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in South Sudan peaked at 25.51 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 21.45, in 2019.
That places South Sudan 72nd 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 South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.21 | — |
| 2011 | 25.51 | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 25.4 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 24.4 | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 23.7 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 25.37 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 24.97 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 24.36 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 24.16 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 21.45 | -11.2% |
| 2020 | 23.69 | +10.5% |
| 2021 | 25.28 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 23.68 | -6.3% |
| 2023 | 23.49 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24.35 | 21.45 | 25.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.04 | 23.49 | 25.28 | 4 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,029 deaths (2100)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,347 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Population ages 0-14, total 4.63 million (2025)
- Population, male 49.2% (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 138,289 (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 141,133 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in South Sudan?
- Concentrations of fine particulate matter in South Sudan was 23.49 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 25.51 in 2011.
- What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.45 in 2019.
- How does South Sudan rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- South Sudan ranks 72nd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan 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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