Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Italy

Italy: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 14.88 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
14.88
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
112th
of 184 countries
All-time high
22.47
in 2011
All-time low
14.44
in 2020
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Italy, 2010–2023

051015202010201620232010: 21.52011: 22.52012: 19.92013: 192014: 18.52015: 18.52016: 172017: 17.12018: 17.42019: 15.82020: 14.42021: 15.12022: 15.42023: 14.9

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for concentrations of fine particulate matter in Italy is 14.88, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 21.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Italy peaked at 22.47 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 14.44, in 2020.

Italy ranks 112th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Italy, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 21.5
2011 22.47 +4.5%
2012 19.91 -11.4%
2013 19.03 -4.4%
2014 18.49 -2.8%
2015 18.48 -0.1%
2016 17.01 -8.0%
2017 17.08 +0.5%
2018 17.43 +2.0%
2019 15.81 -9.3%
2020 14.44 -8.6%
2021 15.11 +4.6%
2022 15.4 +1.9%
2023 14.88 -3.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 18.72 15.81 22.47 10
2020s 14.96 14.44 15.4 4

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  1. 109 Namibia 15.41 compare
  2. 110 Montenegro 15.24 compare
  3. 111 Colombia 15.22 compare
  4. 113 Morocco 14.84 compare
  5. 114 Bulgaria 14.79 compare
  6. 115 Cyprus 14.74 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in Italy?
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Italy was 14.88 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 22.47 in 2011.
What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 14.44 in 2020.
How does Italy rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
Italy ranks 112th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Italy 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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