Estimates of uncertainty are provided for every value in the form of 95% uncertainty intervals (UIs), representing the range between the 2.5th and 97.5th percentiles of the distribution of possible values.
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Global number of deaths from air pollution 1990-2021
There were approximately *** million deaths worldwide in 2021 attributable to air pollution, representing an increase of ** percent compared with 1990. Approximately ** percent of these deaths were linked to household air pollution from burning solid fuels for cooking, heating, or other domestic tasks.
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IHME. (June 18, 2024). Number of deaths attributable to air pollution worldwide from 1990 to 2021 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/1475533/global-air-pollution-deaths-annual/
IHME. "Number of deaths attributable to air pollution worldwide from 1990 to 2021 (in millions)." Chart. June 18, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/1475533/global-air-pollution-deaths-annual/
IHME. (2024). Number of deaths attributable to air pollution worldwide from 1990 to 2021 (in millions). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/1475533/global-air-pollution-deaths-annual/
IHME. "Number of Deaths Attributable to Air Pollution Worldwide from 1990 to 2021 (in Millions)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 18 Jun 2024, /statistics/1475533/global-air-pollution-deaths-annual/
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Number of deaths attributable to air pollution worldwide from 1990 to 2021 (in millions) [Graph], IHME, June 18, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1475533/global-air-pollution-deaths-annual/
