Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas was 32.17 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Tajikistan, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
In 2023, exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Tajikistan stood at 32.17 micrograms per cubic meter. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.0% on the previous year and down 35.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Tajikistan peaked at 59.54 micrograms per cubic meter in 2011 and was at its lowest, 32.17 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2023.
Tajikistan ranks 33rd of 226 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.87 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 2011 | 59.54 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 56.11 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 50.1 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.7% |
| 2014 | 45.76 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 50.81 micrograms per cubic meter | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 44.43 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.6% |
| 2017 | 41.37 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 40.87 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 43.49 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 38 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 40.1 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 36.56 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.8% |
| 2023 | 32.17 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 48.84 micrograms per cubic meter | 40.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 59.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.71 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 40.1 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
- 30 Iran, Islamic Republic of 33.05 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 31 Liberia 32.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 32 Côte d'Ivoire 32.5 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 34 China 32.06 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 35 Armenia 31.53 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 36 Oman 30.42 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Tajikistan?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Tajikistan was 32.17 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023, according to World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 59.54 micrograms per cubic meter in 2011.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.17 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023.
- How does Tajikistan rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas?
- Tajikistan ranks 33rd out of 226 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tajikistan data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – processed by 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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About this data
Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted), by location (micrograms per cubic meter).