Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Monaco
Monaco: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 11.38 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
11.38 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 11.4%
World rank
145th
of 200 countries
All-time high
20.89 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2003
All-time low
11.38 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2023
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Monaco, 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
Monaco recorded 11.38 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 11.4% on the previous year and down 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Monaco peaked at 20.89 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003 and was at its lowest, 11.38 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2023.
That places Monaco 145th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Monaco, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.49 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 11.85 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.2% |
| 1992 | 12.56 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 13.28 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 13.99 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 11.98 micrograms per cubic meter | -14.4% |
| 1996 | 15.43 micrograms per cubic meter | +28.8% |
| 1997 | 16.14 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 16.86 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 17.57 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 19.66 micrograms per cubic meter | +11.8% |
| 2001 | 18.43 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 19.43 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 20.89 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 17.66 micrograms per cubic meter | -15.5% |
| 2005 | 18.47 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 16.98 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.1% |
| 2007 | 16.13 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.0% |
| 2008 | 16.28 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 16.63 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 16.25 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 17.01 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 17.5 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 13.82 micrograms per cubic meter | -21.0% |
| 2014 | 12.03 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.9% |
| 2015 | 14.52 micrograms per cubic meter | +20.7% |
| 2016 | 13.69 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 14.98 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 13.05 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.9% |
| 2019 | 12.56 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 11.83 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 11.73 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 12.84 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.5% |
| 2023 | 11.38 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.4% |
Monaco compared with similar countries
- Monaco's 11.38 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.06 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.1× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Monaco's 11.38 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.88 micrograms per cubic meter, 88% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.94 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.38 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.84 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Monaco
- 142 Russia 11.57 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 143 Dominica 11.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 144 Japan 11.45 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 146 Maldives 11.16 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 147 Grenada 11.03 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 148 Barbados 10.91 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Monaco
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 1 (2025)
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Number of child deaths per woman 0.0062 under-five deaths per woman (2021)
- Wealth share of the richest 1% 30.1% (2024)
- Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 94.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Monaco?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Monaco was 11.38 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 Monaco?
- The highest recorded value was 20.89 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Monaco?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.38 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023.
- How does Monaco rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Monaco ranks 145th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Monaco?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Monaco 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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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).