Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Iceland
Iceland: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 4.93 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Iceland, 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 Iceland is 4.93 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Iceland peaked at 6.48 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4.28 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2012.
Iceland ranks 188th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.16 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.64 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.48 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.36 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.02 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.46 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.81 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 185 Sweden 5.26 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 186 Tuvalu 5.22 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 187 Palau 4.94 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 189 Nauru 4.84 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 190 Tonga 4.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 191 Bermuda 4.63 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Iceland?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Iceland was 4.93 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 6.48 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.28 micrograms per cubic meter in 2012.
- How does Iceland rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Iceland ranks 188th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iceland 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).