*Air pollution refers to pollution from PM2.5 (outdoor and indoors) and ozone. Figures have been rounded. Release date has been set as date of site access
Ambient particulate matter pollution was the largest source of air pollution-related premature deaths worldwide in 2023, accounting for *** million deaths, followed by household air pollution from solid fuels. In total, there were about *** million deaths attributed to air pollution in 2023.
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IHME, & Health Effects Institute. (October 31, 2025). Estimated number of deaths from air pollution worldwide in 2023, by type (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 14, 2026, from /statistics/512148/air-pollution-deaths-globally-by-type/
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