Air quality (PM2.5) (South Africa): 27.72 µg/m3 in 2023, the latest available value.
24 observations from 2000 to 2023. Source: World Bank.
Average concentration of fine PM2.5 particles in the air; above WHO thresholds, health is at risk.
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 27.72 µg/m3 |
| 2022 | 28.51 µg/m3 |
| 2021 | 27.72 µg/m3 |
| 2020 | 28.33 µg/m3 |
| 2019 | 28.87 µg/m3 |
| 2018 | 27.77 µg/m3 |
| 2017 | 28.76 µg/m3 |
| 2016 | 26.14 µg/m3 |
| 2015 | 28.5 µg/m3 |
| 2014 | 26.75 µg/m3 |
| 2013 | 28.41 µg/m3 |
| 2012 | 28.65 µg/m3 |
| 2011 | 28.53 µg/m3 |
| 2010 | 32.8 µg/m3 |
| 2009 | 28.4 µg/m3 |
| 2008 | 27.97 µg/m3 |
| 2007 | 27.94 µg/m3 |
| 2006 | 25.79 µg/m3 |
| 2005 | 21.7 µg/m3 |
| 2004 | 21.45 µg/m3 |
| 2003 | 21.3 µg/m3 |
| 2002 | 22.38 µg/m3 |
| 2001 | 22.96 µg/m3 |
| 2000 | 23.61 µg/m3 |