Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Brunei
Brunei: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 8.9 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Brunei, 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 Brunei stood at 8.9 µg/m³.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Brunei peaked at 13 µg/m³ in 1998 and was at its lowest, 5.9 µg/m³, in 1999.
That places Brunei 180th 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 | 9.45 µg/m³ | 5.9 µg/m³ | 13 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.94 µg/m³ | 6.4 µg/m³ | 12.7 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.57 µg/m³ | 6.7 µg/m³ | 12.9 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.94 µg/m³ | 6.9 µg/m³ | 9.1 µg/m³ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brunei
- 178 Denmark 9 µg/m³ compare
- 178 Switzerland 9 µg/m³ compare
- 180 France 8.9 µg/m³ compare
- 182 United Kingdom 8.8 µg/m³ compare
- 183 Andorra 8.7 µg/m³ compare
More environment data for Brunei
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 11.87 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 25.64 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 0.0212 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0003 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 1.65 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0006 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 1.8 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.005 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0085 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.1112 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in Brunei?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Brunei was 8.9 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 Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 13 µg/m³ in 1998.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.9 µg/m³ in 1999.
- How does Brunei rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Brunei ranks 180th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Brunei 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.