Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Denmark
Denmark: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 7.5 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Denmark, 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
Denmark recorded 7.5 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.6% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Denmark peaked at 16.95 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 7.5 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2023.
That places Denmark 173rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.95 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.27 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.46 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.78 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.2 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 170 Puerto Rico 7.84 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 171 Brunei 7.57 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 175 Vanuatu 6.99 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 176 United States 6.97 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Denmark?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Denmark was 7.5 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 16.95 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.5 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023.
- How does Denmark rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Denmark ranks 173rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark 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).