Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Argentina
Argentina: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 14.5 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Argentina, 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
The most recent figure for exposure to outdoor air pollution in Argentina is 14.5 µg/m³, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Argentina peaked at 16.1 µg/m³ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 13.7 µg/m³, in 1998.
That places Argentina 124th out of 241 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.4 µg/m³ | 13.7 µg/m³ | 15.1 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 15.24 µg/m³ | 14.5 µg/m³ | 16.1 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.4 µg/m³ | 13.7 µg/m³ | 15.2 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.7 µg/m³ | 13.9 µg/m³ | 15.3 µg/m³ | 5 |
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More environment data for Argentina
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 374.35 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 8.19 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 105.38 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.1666 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 12.58 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0355 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 136.72 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0924 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.2452 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 18.19 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in Argentina?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Argentina was 14.5 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 Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 16.1 µg/m³ in 2007.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.7 µg/m³ in 1998.
- How does Argentina rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Argentina ranks 124th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Argentina 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.