Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Finland
Finland: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 4.57 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
4.57 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 10.8%
World rank
193rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
10.51 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1990
All-time low
4.57 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2023
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Finland, 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 Finland stood at 4.57 micrograms per cubic meter. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.8% on the previous year and down 27.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Finland peaked at 10.51 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 4.57 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2023.
That places Finland 193rd 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.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Finland, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.51 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 10.47 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 10.36 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 10.25 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 10.14 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 10.17 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 9.92 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 9.81 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 9.71 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 9.6 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 9.42 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 8.71 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.5% |
| 2002 | 8.72 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 9.39 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 8.48 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.7% |
| 2005 | 8.86 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 8.5 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 7.75 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 7.25 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 7.04 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 7.67 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 6.91 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 6.7 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 6.29 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 7.36 micrograms per cubic meter | +17.0% |
| 2015 | 5.7 micrograms per cubic meter | -22.6% |
| 2016 | 5.41 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 4.74 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 5.85 micrograms per cubic meter | +23.2% |
| 2019 | 5.22 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.8% |
| 2020 | 4.95 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 5.26 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 5.12 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 4.57 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.8% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 4.57 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.06 micrograms per cubic meter, 45% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Finland's 4.57 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.88 micrograms per cubic meter, 35% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.09 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.51 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.18 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.74 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.67 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.97 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 190 Tonga 4.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 191 Bermuda 4.63 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 192 Samoa 4.58 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 194 American Samoa 4.33 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 195 Marshall Islands 4.1 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 196 Kiribati 3.87 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Finland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2998 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1241 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1748 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6733 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9518 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Finland?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Finland was 4.57 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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 10.51 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.57 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023.
- How does Finland rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Finland ranks 193rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Finland 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 meter (µg/m³).