PM2.5 air pollution in Canada in 2023 — 6.6 µg/m³. Ranked 22 in the world out of 200. Since 1990, the indicator has fallen by 30.4%.
1990–2023 · µg/m³
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Canada
| Year | µg/m³ | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.6 | +0.2 | +2.52% |
| 2022 | 6.4 | −1.4 | −18.48% |
| 2021 | 7.8 | +1.8 | +30.06% |
| 2020 | 6 | −0.4 | −6.51% |
| 2019 | 6.4 | −0.7 | −9.69% |
| 2018 | 7.1 | +0.2 | +3.27% |
| 2017 | 6.9 | +0.7 | +11.95% |
| 2016 | 6.2 | −1.2 | −16.45% |
| 2015 | 7.4 | −0.1 | −0.94% |
| 2014 | 7.5 | +0.3 | +4.42% |
| 2013 | 7.1 | +0.2 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 6.9 | −0.5 | −6.62% |
| 2011 | 7.4 | +0.3 | +3.76% |
| 2010 | 7.1 | −0.2 | −3.09% |
| 2009 | 7.4 | −0.3 | −4.2% |
| 2008 | 7.7 | −0.3 | −3.45% |
| 2007 | 8 | −0.2 | −2.69% |
| 2006 | 8.2 | −0.4 | −4.8% |
| 2005 | 8.6 | +0.5 | +6.11% |
| 2004 | 8.1 | −0.8 | −8.5% |
| 2003 | 8.9 | +0.1 | +1.21% |
| 2002 | 8.7 | −0.2 | −2.29% |
| 2001 | 9 | +0.1 | +1.48% |
| 2000 | 8.8 | −0.2 | −1.72% |
| 1999 | 9 | −0.1 | −0.66% |
| 1998 | 9 | −0.1 | −0.65% |
| 1997 | 9.1 | −0.1 | −0.65% |
| 1996 | 9.2 | −0.2 | −2.65% |
| 1995 | 9.4 | +0.1 | +1.41% |
| 1994 | 9.3 | −0.1 | −0.63% |
| 1993 | 9.3 | −0.1 | −0.63% |
| 1992 | 9.4 | −0.1 | −0.63% |
| 1991 | 9.5 | +0 | +0.38% |
| 1990 | 9.4 | — | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The mean annual concentration of suspended particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers, weighted by population — that is, the concentration residents are actually exposed to rather than the average across the territory. The WHO guideline of 2021 is no more than 5 µg/m³; in the most polluted countries values exceed it more than tenfold.
Source: Global Health Observatory (WHO), license CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
How many deaths per 100,000 people are attributed to dirty air — outdoors and in the home.
Emissions CO2 emissionsAnnual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fuel and producing cement.
Demography Urban population shareWhat part of a country's residents lives in cities — the level of urbanization.
Environment Forest coverWhat share of a country's territory is covered by forest.
Environment Forest areaThe absolute area of forest in square kilometers.
Environment Protected areasThe share of land and sea under protection — nature reserves, national parks, sanctuaries.
