Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Djibouti
Djibouti: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 31.1 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Djibouti, 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 Djibouti stood at 31.1 µg/m³.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.6% on the previous year and down 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Djibouti peaked at 39.8 µg/m³ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 25.7 µg/m³, in 1998.
Djibouti ranks 41st of 241 regions on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.7 µg/m³ | 25.7 µg/m³ | 29.7 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 33.32 µg/m³ | 31.5 µg/m³ | 34.6 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.51 µg/m³ | 32.8 µg/m³ | 39.8 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.44 µg/m³ | 28.9 µg/m³ | 32.8 µg/m³ | 5 |
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More environment data for Djibouti
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 2.42 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 2.07 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 0.5227 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0524 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.1619 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0001 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 1.31 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0002 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0027 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.5652 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in Djibouti?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Djibouti was 31.1 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 Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 39.8 µg/m³ in 2011.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.7 µg/m³ in 1998.
- How does Djibouti rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Djibouti ranks 41st out of 241 regions with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Djibouti 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.