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.
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Brunei, year by year
| Year | µg/m³ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 13 µg/m³ | — |
| 1999 | 5.9 µg/m³ | -54.6% |
| 2000 | 6.5 µg/m³ | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 6.4 µg/m³ | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 10.8 µg/m³ | +68.8% |
| 2003 | 8.4 µg/m³ | -22.2% |
| 2004 | 9.9 µg/m³ | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 8.8 µg/m³ | -11.1% |
| 2006 | 11.7 µg/m³ | +33.0% |
| 2007 | 7.5 µg/m³ | -35.9% |
| 2008 | 6.7 µg/m³ | -10.7% |
| 2009 | 12.7 µg/m³ | +89.6% |
| 2010 | 7.2 µg/m³ | -43.3% |
| 2011 | 9.3 µg/m³ | +29.2% |
| 2012 | 10.1 µg/m³ | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 8.7 µg/m³ | -13.9% |
| 2014 | 9.8 µg/m³ | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 12.9 µg/m³ | +31.6% |
| 2016 | 10 µg/m³ | -22.5% |
| 2017 | 6.7 µg/m³ | -33.0% |
| 2018 | 8.8 µg/m³ | +31.3% |
| 2019 | 12.2 µg/m³ | +38.6% |
| 2020 | 6.9 µg/m³ | -43.4% |
| 2021 | 7.5 µg/m³ | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 7.3 µg/m³ | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 9.1 µg/m³ | +24.7% |
| 2024 | 8.9 µg/m³ | -2.2% |
Brunei compared with similar countries
- Brunei's 8.9 µg/m³ is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.3 µg/m³, 86% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Brunei's 8.9 µg/m³ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 8.9 µg/m³, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
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 (Mt CO2e), annual -1.62 % 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 -1.85 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 7.85 % change on previous year (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.