Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Poland
Poland: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 16.52 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
16.52 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
107th
of 200 countries
All-time high
32.34 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1990
All-time low
15.89 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2022
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Poland, 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 Poland stood at 16.52 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Poland peaked at 32.34 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 15.89 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2022.
That places Poland 107th 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 32.34 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 31.98 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 31.34 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 30.69 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 30.05 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 29.98 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 28.76 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 28.11 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 27.47 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 26.82 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 25.88 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 25.76 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 29.93 micrograms per cubic meter | +16.2% |
| 2003 | 30.58 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 26.57 micrograms per cubic meter | -13.1% |
| 2005 | 27.79 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 26.08 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 24.34 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 23.03 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 24.4 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 28.05 micrograms per cubic meter | +15.0% |
| 2011 | 25.84 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 23.68 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.4% |
| 2013 | 22.88 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 23.61 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 21.6 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 20.94 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 21.53 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 22.03 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 18.13 micrograms per cubic meter | -17.7% |
| 2020 | 16.44 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 18.61 micrograms per cubic meter | +13.2% |
| 2022 | 15.89 micrograms per cubic meter | -14.6% |
| 2023 | 16.52 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.0% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 16.52 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.06 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.6× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Poland's 16.52 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.88 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.82 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.34 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 23.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 30.58 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.83 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 104 Malawi 16.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 105 Mexico 16.61 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 106 Algeria 16.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 108 Cyprus 16.07 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 109 Romania 16.01 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 110 Malaysia 15.87 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Poland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.499 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8896 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 43.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.84 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Poland?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Poland was 16.52 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 32.34 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.89 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022.
- How does Poland rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Poland ranks 107th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Poland 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).