Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Niger
Niger: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 47.9 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Niger, 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 Niger is 47.9 µg/m³, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Niger peaked at 57.9 µg/m³ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 43.3 µg/m³, in 1999.
That places Niger 11th out of 241 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46.6 µg/m³ | 43.3 µg/m³ | 49.9 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 53.52 µg/m³ | 49.9 µg/m³ | 57.9 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.13 µg/m³ | 48.5 µg/m³ | 56.8 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.92 µg/m³ | 47.9 µg/m³ | 53.5 µg/m³ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More environment data for Niger
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 41.15 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 1.52 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 24.49 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 1.05 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.4738 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0004 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 27.27 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0005 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.01 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 1.25 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in Niger?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Niger was 47.9 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 57.9 µg/m³ in 2007.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.3 µg/m³ in 1999.
- How does Niger rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Niger ranks 11th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Niger 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.