PM2.5 air pollution in Iraq in 2023 — 49.5 µg/m³. Ranked 188 in the world out of 200. Since 1990, the indicator has risen by 0.5%.
1990–2023 · µg/m³
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Iraq
| Year | µg/m³ | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49.5 | −10.1 | −16.89% |
| 2022 | 59.5 | +10.7 | +21.99% |
| 2021 | 48.8 | +1.2 | +2.45% |
| 2020 | 47.6 | +1.9 | +4.22% |
| 2019 | 45.7 | −6 | −11.63% |
| 2018 | 51.7 | +4.2 | +8.78% |
| 2017 | 47.5 | −1.9 | −3.82% |
| 2016 | 49.4 | −3.1 | −5.9% |
| 2015 | 52.5 | +5 | +10.63% |
| 2014 | 47.5 | −3.7 | −7.32% |
| 2013 | 51.2 | −1.9 | −3.49% |
| 2012 | 53.1 | +1.5 | +2.84% |
| 2011 | 51.6 | −5.4 | −9.54% |
| 2010 | 57.1 | +3 | +5.64% |
| 2009 | 54 | +1 | +1.92% |
| 2008 | 53 | +2.3 | +4.52% |
| 2007 | 50.7 | +2.8 | +5.84% |
| 2006 | 47.9 | −0.3 | −0.71% |
| 2005 | 48.3 | +4 | +9.15% |
| 2004 | 44.2 | −3.2 | −6.8% |
| 2003 | 47.4 | +3.1 | +7.06% |
| 2002 | 44.3 | +1 | +2.29% |
| 2001 | 43.3 | −4.9 | −10.18% |
| 2000 | 48.2 | +1.4 | +2.93% |
| 1999 | 46.9 | −0.1 | −0.22% |
| 1998 | 47 | −0.1 | −0.22% |
| 1997 | 47.1 | −0.1 | −0.21% |
| 1996 | 47.2 | +2.8 | +6.42% |
| 1995 | 44.3 | −3 | −6.43% |
| 1994 | 47.4 | −0.1 | −0.21% |
| 1993 | 47.5 | −0.1 | −0.21% |
| 1992 | 47.6 | −0.1 | −0.21% |
| 1991 | 47.7 | −1.6 | −3.2% |
| 1990 | 49.2 | — | — |
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.
