Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Montenegro
Montenegro: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 18.45 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Montenegro, 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
Montenegro recorded 18.45 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.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Montenegro peaked at 30.59 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 18.45 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2023.
That places Montenegro 97th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.71 micrograms per cubic meter | 30.59 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 23.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.94 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.8 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.79 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.45 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.45 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Montenegro
- 94 Ecuador 18.61 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 95 Georgia 18.57 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 96 Somalia 18.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 98 Colombia 18.36 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 99 Liberia 17.92 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 100 Costa Rica 17.7 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Montenegro?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Montenegro was 18.45 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 Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 30.59 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.45 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023.
- How does Montenegro rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Montenegro ranks 97th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Montenegro 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).