Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Italy
Italy: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
14.29 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 12.0%
World rank
123rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
30.5 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1990
All-time low
14.29 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2023
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Italy, 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
Italy recorded 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is down 12.0% on the previous year and down 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Italy peaked at 30.5 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2023.
Italy ranks 123rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Italy, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30.5 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 30.48 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 30.26 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 30.04 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 29.82 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 30 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 29.37 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 29.15 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 28.93 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 28.71 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 28.28 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 24.51 micrograms per cubic meter | -13.3% |
| 2002 | 25.85 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 27.5 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 24.57 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 25.19 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 23.05 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.5% |
| 2007 | 21.39 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 20.48 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 19.74 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 18.97 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 20.91 micrograms per cubic meter | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 19 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 17.45 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 15.77 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.7% |
| 2015 | 18.41 micrograms per cubic meter | +16.8% |
| 2016 | 16.21 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 17.32 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 15.68 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.4% |
| 2019 | 14.99 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 15.41 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 14.91 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 16.23 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.06 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.4× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Italy's 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.88 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.73 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.71 micrograms per cubic meter | 30.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.74 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.47 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.99 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.91 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.21 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 120 Moldova 14.95 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 121 Ukraine 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 122 Argentina 14.35 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 124 Namibia 14.23 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 125 Greece 14.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 126 Papua New Guinea 14.11 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Italy
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.927 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Italy?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Italy was 14.29 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 30.5 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023.
- How does Italy rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Italy ranks 123rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy 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).