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

In 2020, Germany ranked #165 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Germany: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Germany's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 10.29.

That's down 3.3% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Germany ranks #165 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 52.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 17.81; 2001
Trough: 10.29; 2020
1-year change: -3.3%
5-year change: -19.8%; -4.3% / yr
10-year change: -36.5%; -4.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	10.2877
2019	10.6379
2018	11.6526
2017	11.8978
2016	11.7807
2015	12.8254
2014	12.2822
2013	13.6634
2012	13.9079
2011	15.7162

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 Germany's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Germany's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 10.29, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Germany's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Germany's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) fell 3.3% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Germany rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Germany ranked #165 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Germany'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 Germany is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 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.