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Ratings provide a visual representation of a country’s performance on the indicator.
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SDG achieved
Challenges remain
Significant challenges remain
Major challenges remain
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Description
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
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All data presented on this website are based on the publication Sachs, J.D., Lafortune, G., Fuller, G., Drumm, E. (2023). Implementing the SDG Stimulus. Sustainable Development Report 2023. Paris: SDSN, Dublin: Dublin University Press, 2023. 10.25546/102924
