Household and ambient air pollution attributable DALYs in United States
United States: Household and ambient air pollution attributable DALYs was 1.75 million in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
1.75 million
Change on year
down 9.4%
World rank
13th
of 179 countries
All-time high
1.99 million
in 2011
All-time low
1.72 million
in 2016
Years of data
10
2010–2019
Household and ambient air pollution attributable DALYs in United States, 2010–2019
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for household and ambient air pollution attributable dalys in United States is 1.75 million, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 9.4% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household and ambient air pollution attributable dalys in United States peaked at 1.99 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.72 million, in 2016.
That places United States 13th out of 179 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
Household and ambient air pollution attributable DALYs in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.97 million | — |
| 2011 | 1.99 million | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 1.94 million | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 1.91 million | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 1.89 million | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 1.86 million | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 1.72 million | -7.6% |
| 2017 | 1.84 million | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 1.93 million | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 1.75 million | -9.4% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 1.75 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 37,276, 46.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is household and ambient air pollution attributable dalys in United States?
- Household and ambient air pollution attributable dalys in United States was 1.75 million in 2019, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest household and ambient air pollution attributable dalys recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 1.99 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest household and ambient air pollution attributable dalys recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.72 million in 2016.
- How does United States rank for household and ambient air pollution attributable dalys?
- United States ranks 13th out of 179 countries with data for 2019.
- Is household and ambient air pollution attributable dalys rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Household and ambient air pollution attributable DALYs. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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