Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Portugal
Portugal: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 8.77 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Portugal, 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
Portugal recorded 8.77 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Portugal peaked at 14.14 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003 and was at its lowest, 8.15 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2014.
Portugal ranks 164th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.48 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.25 micrograms per cubic meter | 13.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.56 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.24 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 161 Andorra 8.88 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 162 Saint Kitts and Nevis 8.87 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 163 Germany 8.81 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 165 Netherlands 8.59 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 166 Belgium 8.45 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 167 Antigua and Barbuda 8.42 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Portugal?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Portugal was 8.77 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 14.14 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.15 micrograms per cubic meter in 2014.
- How does Portugal rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Portugal ranks 164th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal 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).