Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ireland
Ireland: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 7.51 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ireland, 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
Ireland recorded 7.51 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
That represents a change of down 7.3% on the previous year and down 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ireland peaked at 14.06 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003 and was at its lowest, 7.1 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2017.
That places Ireland 172nd out of 200 regions 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 | 13.1 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.51 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.08 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.34 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.1 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.88 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.51 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.1 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ireland?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ireland was 7.51 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 14.06 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.1 micrograms per cubic meter in 2017.
- How does Ireland rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Ireland ranks 172nd out of 200 regions with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland 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).