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Air pollution measured as the population-weighted mean annual concentration of PM2.5 for the urban population in a country. PM2.5 is suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter, which are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and can cause severe health damage.

Long-Term Objective

Average of best performers

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 6.3.

Reference

IHME

Annual mean concentration of particulate matter of less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5)

μg/m³
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Bangladesh

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China

India

Indonesia

Mexico

Nigeria

Pakistan

Russian Federation

United States

Source: IHME

SDG 1

Poverty headcount ratio at $1.90/day

Poverty headcount ratio at $3.20/day

Poverty rate after taxes and transfers

SDG 11

Proportion of urban population living in slums

Annual mean concentration of particulate matter of less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5)

Access to improved water source, piped

Satisfaction with public transport

Population with rent overburden

Annual mean concentration of particulate matter of less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5)