Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Hungary
Hungary: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 13.72 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Hungary, 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
The most recent figure for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Hungary is 13.72 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Hungary peaked at 27.27 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 13.52 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2020.
That places Hungary 131st 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 | 25.19 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.27 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.27 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.82 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.97 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.69 micrograms per cubic meter | 23.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.9 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.52 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.38 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 128 Trinidad and Tobago 13.78 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 129 Mozambique 13.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 130 Slovakia 13.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 132 Dominican Republic 13.51 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 133 Brazil 13.38 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 134 Botswana 13.24 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Hungary?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Hungary was 13.72 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 27.27 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.52 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
- How does Hungary rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Hungary ranks 131st out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary 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).