How does Cyprus rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?

In 2020, Cyprus ranked #144 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

Cyprus: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)

Name: Cyprus: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Cyprus's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 13.51.

That's down 10.0% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Cyprus ranks #144 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #28 of 52.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3) • Data as of 2020

Trend (2001–2020)

2004 · EU enlargement (10 new members)

Highlights

Peak: 20.18; 2001
Trough: 13.51; 2020
1-year change: -10.0%
5-year change: -20.1%; -4.4% / yr
10-year change: -27.1%; -3.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	13.5087
2019	15.0067
2018	15.2495
2017	15.1071
2016	14.4813
2015	16.9122
2014	16.1115
2013	16.2407
2012	16.8766
2011	18.4875

About PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)

Population-weighted exposure to ambient PM2.5 pollution is defined as the average level of exposure of a nation's population to concentrations of suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter, which are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing severe health damage. Exposure is calculated by weighting mean annual concentrations of PM2.5 by population in both urban and rural areas.

Indicator code: EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 • Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Cyprus's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Cyprus's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 13.51, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cyprus's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Cyprus's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) fell 10.0% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Cyprus rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Cyprus ranked #144 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Cyprus's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) compare to the world average?: The global average for PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020 was 23.53, so Cyprus is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #28 of 52.
What is PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) and how is it measured?: Population-weighted exposure to ambient PM2.5 pollution is defined as the average level of exposure of a nation's population to concentrations of suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter, which are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing severe health damage. Exposure is calculated by weighting mean annual concentrations of PM2.5 by population in both urban and rural areas.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3), CC BY 4.0.