Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Greece

Greece: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 15.42 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
15.42
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
108th
of 184 countries
All-time high
23.56
in 2010
All-time low
14.72
in 2020
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Greece, 2010–2023

05101520252010201620232010: 23.62011: 21.92012: 202013: 19.72014: 17.72015: 18.72016: 17.32017: 16.92018: 182019: 16.92020: 14.72021: 16.12022: 15.42023: 15.4

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for concentrations of fine particulate matter in Greece is 15.42, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 21.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Greece peaked at 23.56 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 14.72, in 2020.

That places Greece 108th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 19.08 16.87 23.56 10
2020s 15.39 14.72 16.07 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in Greece?
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Greece was 15.42 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 23.56 in 2010.
What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 14.72 in 2020.
How does Greece rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
Greece ranks 108th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Greece 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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