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

In , Ukraine's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 14.90.

That's down 4.4% from 2019, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Ukraine ranks #130 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #19 of 52.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

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

Highlights

Peak
26.57
Trough
14.90
1-year change
-4.4%
5-year change
-16.3%
-3.5% / yr
10-year change
-24.4%
-2.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
14.9001
15.5795
17.1041
15.6585
16.2427
17.7920
18.4263
18.8834
18.6767
19.4407

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.M3Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Ukraine's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?
In 2020, Ukraine's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 14.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ukraine's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?
Ukraine's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) fell 4.4% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Ukraine rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?
In 2020, Ukraine ranked #130 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Ukraine'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 Ukraine is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #19 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.