Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Moldova
Moldova: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 14.95 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Moldova, 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
In 2023, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Moldova stood at 14.95 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Moldova peaked at 33.53 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 14.34 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2019.
Moldova ranks 120th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.62 micrograms per cubic meter | 29.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 33.53 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.55 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 30.9 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.34 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.55 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
- 117 Panama 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 118 Sao Tome and Principe 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 119 Zimbabwe 15.03 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 121 Ukraine 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 122 Argentina 14.35 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 123 Italy 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Moldova?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Moldova was 14.95 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 33.53 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.34 micrograms per cubic meter in 2019.
- How does Moldova rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Moldova ranks 120th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Moldova 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).