Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Europe (WHO region)
Europe (WHO region): Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 10.53 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Europe (WHO region), 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for concentrations of fine particulate matter in Europe (WHO region) is 10.53, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is down 8.3% on the previous year and down 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Europe (WHO region) peaked at 16.68 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 10.53, in 2023.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Europe (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.68 | — |
| 2011 | 16.38 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 15.1 | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 14.94 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 14.44 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 13.88 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 12.79 | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 12.78 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 13.16 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 12.23 | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 11.27 | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 11.61 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 11.49 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 10.53 | -8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14.24 | 12.23 | 16.68 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.22 | 10.53 | 11.61 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in Europe (WHO region)?
- Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Europe (WHO region) was 10.53 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Europe (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 16.68 in 2010.
- What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Europe (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.53 in 2023.
- How does Europe (WHO region) rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- Europe (WHO region) ranks 17th out of 19 groups with data for 2023.
- Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Europe (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Europe (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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