Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Romania
Romania: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 11.81 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Romania, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Romania stood at 11.81. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of down 13.8% on the previous year and down 35.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Romania peaked at 22.34 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 11.81, in 2023.
That places Romania 133rd 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.
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.91 | — |
| 2011 | 22.34 | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 20.21 | -9.5% |
| 2013 | 18.41 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 18.64 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 17.83 | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 17.12 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 17.85 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 17.81 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 15.45 | -13.3% |
| 2020 | 14.08 | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 14.27 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 13.7 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 11.81 | -13.8% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 11.81 is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.15, 1.2× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Romania's 11.81 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.66, 1.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.66 | 15.45 | 22.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.46 | 11.81 | 14.27 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0845 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,419 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 113 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0235 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in Romania?
- Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Romania was 11.81 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 22.34 in 2011.
- What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.81 in 2023.
- How does Romania rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- Romania ranks 133rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Romania 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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