Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Algeria
Algeria: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 14.4 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Algeria, 1998–2024
Source: SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in µg/m³.
Analysis
In 2024, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Algeria stood at 14.4 µg/m³.
The figure is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Algeria peaked at 15.1 µg/m³ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 12.3 µg/m³, in 1998.
Algeria ranks 125th of 241 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.7 µg/m³ | 12.3 µg/m³ | 13.1 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 13.78 µg/m³ | 12.9 µg/m³ | 15.1 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.2 µg/m³ | 12.3 µg/m³ | 13.6 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.76 µg/m³ | 12.5 µg/m³ | 14.8 µg/m³ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More environment data for Algeria
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 252.7 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 5.4 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 8.94 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0747 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 37.18 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0102 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 56.34 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0812 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.2872 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 9.76 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in Algeria?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Algeria was 14.4 µg/m³ in 2024, according to SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 15.1 µg/m³ in 2007.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.3 µg/m³ in 1998.
- How does Algeria rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Algeria ranks 125th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Exposure to outdoor air pollution. 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.