Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region): Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 40.5 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) stood at 40.5.
That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) peaked at 47.1 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 39.99, in 2020.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.9 | — |
| 2011 | 43.81 | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 44.78 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 45.22 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 44.71 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 47.1 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 46.49 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 45.23 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 45.86 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 42.87 | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 39.99 | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 42.24 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 41.6 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 40.5 | -2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45.2 | 42.87 | 47.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.08 | 39.99 | 42.24 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) was 40.5 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 47.1 in 2015.
- What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.99 in 2020.
- How does Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 4th out of 19 groups with data for 2023.
- Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) 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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