Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Denmark

Denmark: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 8.24 in 2023. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2023)
8.24
Change on year
down 7.0%
World rank
163rd
of 183 countries
All-time high
13.69
in 2011
All-time low
8.24
in 2023
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Denmark, 2010–2023

0510152010201620232010: 12.62011: 13.72012: 11.82013: 11.12014: 11.12015: 11.22016: 102017: 10.12018: 10.32019: 102020: 8.82021: 8.72022: 8.92023: 8.2

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for concentrations of fine particulate matter in Denmark is 8.24, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.0% on the previous year and down 26.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Denmark peaked at 13.69 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 8.24, in 2023.

That places Denmark 163rd out of 183 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 11.18 9.98 13.69 10
2020s 8.65 8.24 8.86 4

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 160 Spain 8.54 compare
  2. 161 Gibraltar 8.44 compare
  3. 162 United Kingdom 8.3 compare
  4. 164 Mauritius 8.16 compare
  5. 165 Russia 8.09 compare
  6. 166 Portugal 7.12 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in Denmark?
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Denmark was 8.24 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 13.69 in 2011.
What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 8.24 in 2023.
How does Denmark rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
Denmark ranks 163rd out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
236 places, 3,304 data points, 2010–2023
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