Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Spain
Spain: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 8.54 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Spain, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for concentrations of fine particulate matter in Spain is 8.54, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.6% on the previous year and down 24.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in Spain peaked at 13.53 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 8.54, in 2023.
Spain ranks 161st of 184 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.9 | — |
| 2011 | 13.53 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 12.37 | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 11.23 | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 10.68 | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 11.68 | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 10.54 | -9.8% |
| 2017 | 11.03 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 10.31 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 9.78 | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 9.67 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 9.98 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 10.89 | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 8.54 | -21.6% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 8.54 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.15, 84% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Spain's 8.54 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.66, 73% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.41 | 9.78 | 13.53 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.77 | 8.54 | 10.89 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Spain
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 108 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.0396 % 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 0.0173 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.0227 % 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 Spain?
- Concentrations of fine particulate matter in Spain was 8.54 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 13.53 in 2011.
- What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.54 in 2023.
- How does Spain rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- Spain ranks 161st out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Spain 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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