Data and Codes from Drivers of PM2.5 air pollution deaths in China 2002–2017

We combined index decomposition analysis and chemical transport modeling to quantify the relative influence of eight different factors on the number of PM2.5-related deaths in China over the 15-year period 2002–2017. Our findings suggest that further improvements in air quality must depend upon not only stringent end-of-pipe control policies but reinforced by energy-climate policies and continuing changes in China’s economic structure.