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Indicator 11.6.2: Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (e.g. PM2.5 and PM10) in cities (population weighted)

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This indicator is being used as an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator, as it is more relevant to the national context.

The national metadata is still being developed in collaboration with the relevant Ministry, Department or Agency. We will continue to work with these institutions over the next few weeks to update this information.

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Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter, Greater Accra

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Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter, Greater Accra
Year Value
2016 265.83
2017 265.29

Source: Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation/Environmental Protection Agency

Geographical Area: Greater Accra

Unit of Measurement: number

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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Ghana statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ghanaian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ghanaian-specific metadata information.

Indicator available Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (PM10) in Accra (μg/m3)
Indicator description The mean annual concentration of fine suspended particles of less than 10 microns in diameters (PM10)
Geographical coverage Greater Accra
Unit of measurement number
Definitions The fresh quartz filter paper was weighed before sampling. After the 24-hour sampling period, post sampling filters were weighed and the difference in weight (W2-W1) was used to calculate the concentrations of the particulate matter in µg/m3 using the formula below.
Calculations This indicator is calculated as (PM10 & TSP (µg/m3) = Net dust weight * 106 / Flow rate (L/Min) * Sampling time (Min))
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Last updated 17-11-2018

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (e.g. PM2.5 and PM10) in cities (population weighted)
Indicator number 11.6.2
Target name By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management
Target number 11.6
Global indicator description
UN designated tier 1
UN custodian agency World Health Organization (WHO)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 211 KB) opens in a new window
Organisation Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation/Environmental Protection Agency
Periodicity Annual
Earliest available data 2008
Geographical coverage Greater Accra
Link to data source Environmental Protection Agency opens in a new window
Release date 2018
Next release 2019
Statistical classification Official Statistics
Contact details 233501301542
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