Pm exposure 1990 2017 in Germany
Germany: Pm exposure 1990 2017 was 8.81 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
8.81
Change on year
down 8.7%
World rank
163rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
22.36
in 1990
All-time low
8.81
in 2023
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Pm exposure 1990 2017 in Germany, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, pm exposure 1990 2017 in Germany stood at 8.81. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.7% on the previous year and down 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pm exposure 1990 2017 in Germany peaked at 22.36 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 8.81, in 2023.
Germany ranks 163rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Pm exposure 1990 2017 in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 22.36 | — |
| 1991 | 22.23 | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 21.86 | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 21.49 | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 21.12 | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 21.22 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 20.39 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 20.02 | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 19.65 | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 19.28 | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 18.68 | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 17.56 | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 18.23 | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 18.91 | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 16.72 | -11.6% |
| 2005 | 17.03 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 15.76 | -7.5% |
| 2007 | 14.89 | -5.5% |
| 2008 | 14.52 | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 15.37 | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 15.84 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 15.46 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 12.95 | -16.2% |
| 2013 | 13.56 | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 13.43 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 12.13 | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 11.8 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 11.9 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 12.27 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 9.96 | -18.9% |
| 2020 | 9.06 | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 9.9 | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 9.65 | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 8.81 | -8.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 8.81 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.06, 88% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Germany's 8.81 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.88, 68% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.96 | 19.28 | 22.36 | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.77 | 14.52 | 18.91 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.93 | 9.96 | 15.84 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.36 | 8.81 | 9.9 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 160 Seychelles 9.26 compare
- 161 Andorra 8.88 compare
- 162 Saint Kitts and Nevis 8.87 compare
- 164 Portugal 8.77 compare
- 165 Netherlands 8.59 compare
- 166 Belgium 8.45 compare
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pm exposure 1990 2017 in Germany?
- Pm exposure 1990 2017 in Germany was 8.81 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pm exposure 1990 2017 recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 22.36 in 1990.
- What is the lowest pm exposure 1990 2017 recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.81 in 2023.
- How does Germany rank for pm exposure 1990 2017?
- Germany ranks 163rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pm exposure 1990 2017 rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Pm exposure 1990 2017. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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