Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Philippines
Philippines: Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas was 24.2 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
24.2
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
69th
of 216 countries
All-time high
26.19
in 2013
All-time low
23.17
in 2018
Years of data
10
2010–2019
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Philippines, 2010–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 24.2 for exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in 2019.
The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Philippines peaked at 26.19 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 23.17, in 2018.
Philippines ranks 69th of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.87 | — |
| 2011 | 23.97 | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 25.29 | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 26.19 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 23.28 | -11.1% |
| 2015 | 23.81 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 25.84 | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 23.38 | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 23.17 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 24.2 | +4.4% |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Philippines?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Philippines was 24.2 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 26.19 in 2013.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.17 in 2018.
- How does Philippines rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas?
- Philippines ranks 69th out of 216 countries with data for 2019.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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