Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Austria
Austria: Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets was 65,300 Tonne in 2024. ▼ Falling
Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Austria, 1987–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Austria is 65,300 Tonne, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and down 52.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Austria peaked at 170,470 Tonne in 2005 and was at its lowest, 65,300 Tonne, in 2024.
That places Austria 17th out of 40 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Austria, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 130,740 Tonne | — |
| 1988 | 128,170 Tonne | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 125,610 Tonne | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 120,420 Tonne | -4.1% |
| 1991 | 129,010 Tonne | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 125,210 Tonne | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 122,180 Tonne | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 117,830 Tonne | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 116,880 Tonne | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 134,660 Tonne | +15.2% |
| 1997 | 120,240 Tonne | -10.7% |
| 1998 | 134,870 Tonne | +12.2% |
| 1999 | 127,160 Tonne | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 136,390 Tonne | +7.3% |
| 2001 | 144,950 Tonne | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 154,220 Tonne | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 163,570 Tonne | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 166,630 Tonne | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 170,470 Tonne | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 161,780 Tonne | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 159,040 Tonne | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 148,080 Tonne | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 140,910 Tonne | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 143,690 Tonne | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 137,210 Tonne | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 134,680 Tonne | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 141,430 Tonne | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 137,400 Tonne | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 134,670 Tonne | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 127,970 Tonne | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 118,580 Tonne | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 110,480 Tonne | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 104,110 Tonne | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 74,380 Tonne | -28.6% |
| 2021 | 71,810 Tonne | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 69,010 Tonne | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 67,530 Tonne | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 65,300 Tonne | -3.3% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 65,300 Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53,360 Tonne, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Austria's 65,300 Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 53,751 Tonne, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Austria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -28.6% | 104,110 Tonne | 74,380 Tonne |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 128,173 Tonne | 125,610 Tonne | 130,740 Tonne | 3 |
| 1990s | 124,846 Tonne | 116,880 Tonne | 134,870 Tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 154,604 Tonne | 136,390 Tonne | 170,470 Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 129,022 Tonne | 104,110 Tonne | 143,690 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 69,606 Tonne | 65,300 Tonne | 74,380 Tonne | 5 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More reference data data for Austria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6222 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2597 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1986 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.08 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Austria?
- Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Austria was 65,300 Tonne in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 170,470 Tonne in 2005.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 65,300 Tonne in 2024.
- How does Austria rank for air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets?
- Austria ranks 17th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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