Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Cyprus
Cyprus: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 16.07 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Cyprus, 1990–2023
Source: Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
In 2023, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Cyprus stood at 16.07 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of down 24.9% on the previous year and down 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Cyprus peaked at 28.3 micrograms per cubic meter in 1995 and was at its lowest, 15.84 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2018.
That places Cyprus 108th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.62 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.36 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.16 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.84 micrograms per cubic meter | 24.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.69 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.07 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 105 Mexico 16.61 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 106 Algeria 16.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 107 Poland 16.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 109 Romania 16.01 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 110 Malaysia 15.87 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 111 Haiti 15.81 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Cyprus
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8299 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Cyprus?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Cyprus was 16.07 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023, according to Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 28.3 micrograms per cubic meter in 1995.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.84 micrograms per cubic meter in 2018.
- How does Cyprus rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Cyprus ranks 108th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Population-weighted average level of exposure to concentrations of suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Exposure is measured in micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³).