Long run air pollution in Gabon
Gabon: Long run air pollution was 51,341 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
51,341
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
126th
of 220 countries
All-time high
62,874
in 2010
All-time low
15.08
in 1750
Years of data
273
1750–2022
Long run air pollution in Gabon, 1750–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, long run air pollution in Gabon stood at 51,341.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, long run air pollution in Gabon peaked at 62,874 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 15.08, in 1750.
That places Gabon 126th out of 220 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Long run air pollution in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1750 | 15.08 | — |
| 1751 | 15.08 | +0.0% |
| 1752 | 15.08 | +0.0% |
| 1753 | 15.08 | +0.0% |
| 1754 | 15.09 | +0.0% |
| 1755 | 15.09 | +0.0% |
| 1756 | 15.09 | +0.0% |
| 1757 | 15.1 | +0.0% |
| 1758 | 15.1 | +0.0% |
| 1759 | 15.1 | +0.0% |
| 1760 | 15.11 | +0.0% |
| 1761 | 15.11 | +0.0% |
| 1762 | 15.11 | +0.0% |
| 1763 | 15.12 | +0.0% |
| 1764 | 15.12 | +0.0% |
| 1765 | 15.12 | +0.0% |
| 1766 | 15.12 | +0.0% |
| 1767 | 15.13 | +0.0% |
| 1768 | 15.13 | +0.0% |
| 1769 | 15.13 | +0.0% |
| 1770 | 15.14 | +0.0% |
| 1771 | 15.14 | +0.0% |
| 1772 | 15.14 | +0.0% |
| 1773 | 15.14 | +0.0% |
| 1774 | 15.15 | +0.0% |
| 1775 | 15.15 | +0.0% |
| 1776 | 15.15 | +0.0% |
| 1777 | 15.15 | +0.0% |
| 1778 | 15.16 | +0.0% |
| 1779 | 15.16 | +0.0% |
| 1780 | 15.16 | +0.0% |
| 1781 | 15.16 | +0.0% |
| 1782 | 15.17 | +0.0% |
| 1783 | 15.17 | +0.0% |
| 1784 | 15.17 | +0.0% |
| 1785 | 15.17 | +0.0% |
| 1786 | 15.18 | +0.0% |
| 1787 | 15.18 | +0.0% |
| 1788 | 15.18 | +0.0% |
| 1789 | 15.18 | +0.0% |
| 1790 | 15.19 | +0.0% |
| 1791 | 15.19 | +0.0% |
| 1792 | 15.19 | +0.0% |
| 1793 | 15.19 | +0.0% |
| 1794 | 15.2 | +0.0% |
| 1795 | 15.2 | +0.0% |
| 1796 | 15.2 | +0.0% |
| 1797 | 15.2 | +0.0% |
| 1798 | 15.21 | +0.0% |
| 1799 | 15.21 | +0.0% |
| 1800 | 15.21 | +0.0% |
| 1801 | 15.23 | +0.1% |
| 1802 | 15.24 | +0.1% |
| 1803 | 15.26 | +0.1% |
| 1804 | 15.28 | +0.1% |
| 1805 | 15.29 | +0.1% |
| 1806 | 15.31 | +0.1% |
| 1807 | 15.33 | +0.1% |
| 1808 | 15.34 | +0.1% |
| 1809 | 15.36 | +0.1% |
| 1810 | 15.38 | +0.1% |
| 1811 | 15.4 | +0.2% |
| 1812 | 15.43 | +0.2% |
| 1813 | 15.45 | +0.2% |
| 1814 | 15.47 | +0.2% |
| 1815 | 15.5 | +0.2% |
| 1816 | 15.52 | +0.2% |
| 1817 | 15.55 | +0.2% |
| 1818 | 15.57 | +0.2% |
| 1819 | 15.6 | +0.2% |
| 1820 | 15.62 | +0.2% |
| 1821 | 15.64 | +0.2% |
| 1822 | 15.67 | +0.2% |
| 1823 | 15.69 | +0.2% |
| 1824 | 15.72 | +0.2% |
| 1825 | 15.74 | +0.2% |
| 1826 | 15.77 | +0.2% |
| 1827 | 15.79 | +0.2% |
| 1828 | 15.81 | +0.2% |
| 1829 | 15.84 | +0.2% |
| 1830 | 15.86 | +0.2% |
| 1831 | 15.89 | +0.2% |
| 1832 | 15.91 | +0.2% |
| 1833 | 15.94 | +0.2% |
| 1834 | 15.96 | +0.2% |
| 1835 | 15.98 | +0.2% |
| 1836 | 16.01 | +0.2% |
| 1837 | 16.03 | +0.2% |
| 1838 | 16.06 | +0.2% |
| 1839 | 16.08 | +0.2% |
| 1840 | 16.11 | +0.2% |
| 1841 | 16.13 | +0.1% |
| 1842 | 16.15 | +0.1% |
| 1843 | 16.18 | +0.1% |
| 1844 | 16.2 | +0.1% |
| 1845 | 16.23 | +0.1% |
| 1846 | 16.25 | +0.1% |
| 1847 | 16.27 | +0.1% |
| 1848 | 16.3 | +0.1% |
| 1849 | 16.32 | +0.1% |
| 1850 | 16.35 | +0.1% |
| 1851 | 16.53 | +1.1% |
| 1852 | 16.72 | +1.1% |
| 1853 | 16.91 | +1.1% |
| 1854 | 17.1 | +1.1% |
| 1855 | 17.3 | +1.1% |
| 1856 | 17.49 | +1.1% |
| 1857 | 17.7 | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 17.9 | +1.1% |
| 1859 | 18.1 | +1.2% |
| 1860 | 18.31 | +1.2% |
| 1861 | 18.57 | +1.4% |
| 1862 | 18.82 | +1.4% |
| 1863 | 19.08 | +1.4% |
| 1864 | 19.35 | +1.4% |
| 1865 | 19.61 | +1.4% |
| 1866 | 19.88 | +1.4% |
| 1867 | 20.16 | +1.4% |
| 1868 | 20.43 | +1.4% |
| 1869 | 20.72 | +1.4% |
| 1870 | 21 | +1.4% |
| 1871 | 21.29 | +1.4% |
| 1872 | 21.58 | +1.4% |
| 1873 | 21.88 | +1.4% |
| 1874 | 22.18 | +1.4% |
| 1875 | 22.48 | +1.4% |
| 1876 | 22.79 | +1.4% |
| 1877 | 23.1 | +1.4% |
| 1878 | 23.42 | +1.4% |
| 1879 | 23.73 | +1.4% |
| 1880 | 24.06 | +1.4% |
| 1881 | 24.39 | +1.4% |
| 1882 | 24.72 | +1.4% |
| 1883 | 25.06 | +1.4% |
| 1884 | 25.4 | +1.4% |
| 1885 | 25.75 | +1.4% |
| 1886 | 26.1 | +1.4% |
| 1887 | 26.45 | +1.4% |
| 1888 | 26.83 | +1.4% |
| 1889 | 27.22 | +1.4% |
| 1890 | 27.62 | +1.4% |
| 1891 | 28.02 | +1.4% |
| 1892 | 28.42 | +1.4% |
| 1893 | 28.83 | +1.4% |
| 1894 | 29.24 | +1.4% |
| 1895 | 29.66 | +1.4% |
| 1896 | 30.09 | +1.4% |
| 1897 | 30.52 | +1.4% |
| 1898 | 30.96 | +1.4% |
| 1899 | 31.4 | +1.4% |
| 1900 | 31.84 | +1.4% |
| 1901 | 34.56 | +8.5% |
| 1902 | 37.35 | +8.1% |
| 1903 | 40.21 | +7.7% |
| 1904 | 43.15 | +7.3% |
| 1905 | 46.17 | +7.0% |
| 1906 | 49.3 | +6.8% |
| 1907 | 50.59 | +2.6% |
| 1908 | 53.94 | +6.6% |
| 1909 | 57.39 | +6.4% |
| 1910 | 60.96 | +6.2% |
| 1911 | 64.81 | +6.3% |
| 1912 | 70.04 | +8.1% |
| 1913 | 75.58 | +7.9% |
| 1914 | 81.47 | +7.8% |
| 1915 | 87.7 | +7.7% |
| 1916 | 94.31 | +7.5% |
| 1917 | 101.31 | +7.4% |
| 1918 | 108.72 | +7.3% |
| 1919 | 116.57 | +7.2% |
| 1920 | 124.88 | +7.1% |
| 1921 | 136.85 | +9.6% |
| 1922 | 144.62 | +5.7% |
| 1923 | 152.87 | +5.7% |
| 1924 | 161.31 | +5.5% |
| 1925 | 170.71 | +5.8% |
| 1926 | 180.18 | +5.5% |
| 1927 | 189.76 | +5.3% |
| 1928 | 199.68 | +5.2% |
| 1929 | 210.08 | +5.2% |
| 1930 | 220.46 | +4.9% |
| 1931 | 231.57 | +5.0% |
| 1932 | 244.82 | +5.7% |
| 1933 | 258.81 | +5.7% |
| 1934 | 273.37 | +5.6% |
| 1935 | 288.55 | +5.6% |
| 1936 | 304.96 | +5.7% |
| 1937 | 328.44 | +7.7% |
| 1938 | 363.99 | +10.8% |
| 1939 | 401.32 | +10.3% |
| 1940 | 439.81 | +9.6% |
| 1941 | 480.15 | +9.2% |
| 1942 | 521.52 | +8.6% |
| 1943 | 564.45 | +8.2% |
| 1944 | 608.77 | +7.9% |
| 1945 | 654.26 | +7.5% |
| 1946 | 701.53 | +7.2% |
| 1947 | 749.36 | +6.8% |
| 1948 | 798.63 | +6.6% |
| 1949 | 849.7 | +6.4% |
| 1950 | 944.56 | +11.2% |
| 1951 | 1,013 | +7.3% |
| 1952 | 1,075 | +6.1% |
| 1953 | 1,114 | +3.6% |
| 1954 | 1,169 | +4.9% |
| 1955 | 1,215 | +4.0% |
| 1956 | 1,288 | +6.0% |
| 1957 | 1,375 | +6.8% |
| 1958 | 1,498 | +8.9% |
| 1959 | 1,599 | +6.7% |
| 1960 | 2,134 | +33.5% |
| 1961 | 2,238 | +4.9% |
| 1962 | 2,179 | -2.7% |
| 1963 | 2,206 | +1.2% |
| 1964 | 2,491 | +12.9% |
| 1965 | 2,613 | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 2,926 | +12.0% |
| 1967 | 4,221 | +44.2% |
| 1968 | 5,674 | +34.4% |
| 1969 | 4,874 | -14.1% |
| 1970 | 5,390 | +10.6% |
| 1971 | 10,926 | +102.7% |
| 1972 | 10,202 | -6.6% |
| 1973 | 12,725 | +24.7% |
| 1974 | 12,135 | -4.6% |
| 1975 | 12,352 | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 15,278 | +23.7% |
| 1977 | 18,703 | +22.4% |
| 1978 | 22,080 | +18.1% |
| 1979 | 18,846 | -14.6% |
| 1980 | 18,394 | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 22,306 | +21.3% |
| 1982 | 21,576 | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 25,535 | +18.3% |
| 1984 | 18,997 | -25.6% |
| 1985 | 24,936 | +31.3% |
| 1986 | 25,399 | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 22,338 | -12.1% |
| 1988 | 23,406 | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 26,963 | +15.2% |
| 1990 | 14,856 | -44.9% |
| 1991 | 16,283 | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 36,190 | +122.3% |
| 1993 | 36,634 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 28,731 | -21.6% |
| 1995 | 30,160 | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 28,506 | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 29,885 | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 33,384 | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 34,068 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 35,628 | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 34,551 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 36,803 | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 39,846 | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 43,250 | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 47,558 | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 48,549 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 53,352 | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 54,636 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 55,757 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 62,874 | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 53,149 | -15.5% |
| 2012 | 48,680 | -8.4% |
| 2013 | 62,758 | +28.9% |
| 2014 | 59,665 | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 60,796 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 60,886 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 49,609 | -18.5% |
| 2018 | 47,913 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 50,213 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 49,663 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 48,764 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 51,341 | +5.3% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 51,341 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 104,784, 49% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 51,341 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 44,992, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Long run air pollution in Gabon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +122.3% | 16,283 | 36,190 |
| 1971 | +102.7% | 5,390 | 10,926 |
| 1990 | -44.9% | 26,963 | 14,856 |
| 1967 | +44.2% | 2,926 | 4,221 |
| 1968 | +34.4% | 4,221 | 5,674 |
| 1960 | +33.5% | 1,599 | 2,134 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 15.09 | 15.08 | 15.1 | 10 |
| 1760s | 15.12 | 15.11 | 15.13 | 10 |
| 1770s | 15.15 | 15.14 | 15.16 | 10 |
| 1780s | 15.17 | 15.16 | 15.18 | 10 |
| 1790s | 15.2 | 15.19 | 15.21 | 10 |
| 1800s | 15.28 | 15.21 | 15.36 | 10 |
| 1810s | 15.49 | 15.38 | 15.6 | 10 |
| 1820s | 15.73 | 15.62 | 15.84 | 10 |
| 1830s | 15.97 | 15.86 | 16.08 | 10 |
| 1840s | 16.21 | 16.11 | 16.32 | 10 |
| 1850s | 17.21 | 16.35 | 18.1 | 10 |
| 1860s | 19.49 | 18.31 | 20.72 | 10 |
| 1870s | 22.34 | 21 | 23.73 | 10 |
| 1880s | 25.6 | 24.06 | 27.22 | 10 |
| 1890s | 29.47 | 27.62 | 31.4 | 10 |
| 1900s | 44.45 | 31.84 | 57.39 | 10 |
| 1910s | 86.14 | 60.96 | 116.57 | 10 |
| 1920s | 167.09 | 124.88 | 210.08 | 10 |
| 1930s | 291.63 | 220.46 | 401.32 | 10 |
| 1940s | 636.82 | 439.81 | 849.7 | 10 |
| 1950s | 1,229 | 944.56 | 1,599 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3,156 | 2,134 | 5,674 | 10 |
| 1970s | 13,864 | 5,390 | 22,080 | 10 |
| 1980s | 22,985 | 18,394 | 26,963 | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,870 | 14,856 | 36,634 | 10 |
| 2000s | 44,993 | 34,551 | 55,757 | 10 |
| 2010s | 55,654 | 47,913 | 62,874 | 10 |
| 2020s | 49,923 | 48,764 | 51,341 | 3 |
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More environment data for Gabon
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 0.6395 hectares per person (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.43 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.219 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.09 °C (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 6.44 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate -50 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is long run air pollution in Gabon?
- Long run air pollution in Gabon was 51,341 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest long run air pollution recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 62,874 in 2010.
- What is the lowest long run air pollution recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.08 in 1750.
- How does Gabon rank for long run air pollution?
- Gabon ranks 126th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
- Is long run air pollution rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Long run air pollution. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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