Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Algeria
Algeria: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
7.07 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 13.4%
World rank
165th
of 240 countries
All-time high
8.53 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2003
All-time low
6 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2014
Years of data
27
1998–2024
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Algeria, 1998–2024
Source: Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
In 2024, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Algeria stood at 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.4% on the previous year and up 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Algeria peaked at 8.53 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003 and was at its lowest, 6 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2014.
Algeria ranks 165th of 240 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Algeria, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7.28 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1999 | 7.02 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 7.03 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 7.08 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 6.9 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 8.53 micrograms per cubic meter | +23.6% |
| 2004 | 6.77 micrograms per cubic meter | -20.6% |
| 2005 | 7.75 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.5% |
| 2006 | 7.57 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 8.07 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 6.71 micrograms per cubic meter | -16.9% |
| 2009 | 7.88 micrograms per cubic meter | +17.4% |
| 2010 | 6.54 micrograms per cubic meter | -17.0% |
| 2011 | 7.58 micrograms per cubic meter | +15.9% |
| 2012 | 7.4 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 6.72 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 6 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 7.41 micrograms per cubic meter | +23.5% |
| 2016 | 6.6 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.9% |
| 2017 | 7.33 micrograms per cubic meter | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 7.1 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 6.92 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 6.42 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 6.42 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 7.44 micrograms per cubic meter | +15.9% |
| 2023 | 8.16 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.7% |
| 2024 | 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter | -13.4% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.58 micrograms per cubic meter, 45% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 25.47 micrograms per cubic meter, 28% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.02 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 7.43 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.71 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.53 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.96 micrograms per cubic meter | 6 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.58 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.1 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.16 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 162 Andorra 7.16 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 163 Comoros 7.15 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 164 Mayotte 7.13 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 165 United States 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 167 Jersey 6.98 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 168 Suriname 6.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Algeria
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -26.91 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -13.76 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.401 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.01 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -2.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Algeria?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Algeria was 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024, according to Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 8.53 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 micrograms per cubic meter in 2014.
- How does Algeria rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Algeria ranks 165th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Exposure to air pollution from human sources. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual population-weighted average concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air, measured in micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³). Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, which can pose significant health risks. This data excludes natural sources of PM2.5, such as dust and sea salt, to focus on human-caused pollution.