Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Malta
Malta: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 10.81 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Malta, 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
Malta recorded 10.81 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and down 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Malta peaked at 17.57 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003 and was at its lowest, 10.42 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2020.
Malta ranks 150th of 200 regions on this measure, 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 | 16.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 16 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.58 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.45 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.64 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.18 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 147 Grenada 11.03 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 148 Barbados 10.91 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 149 Uruguay 10.85 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 151 Lithuania 10.75 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 152 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 10.6 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 153 Saint Lucia 10.43 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Malta?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Malta was 10.81 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 17.57 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.42 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
- How does Malta rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Malta ranks 150th out of 200 regions with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malta 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).