Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Romania
Romania: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 16.01 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Romania, 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 Romania stood at 16.01 micrograms per cubic meter. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Romania peaked at 27.73 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003 and was at its lowest, 16.01 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2023.
Romania ranks 109th 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 | 25.81 micrograms per cubic meter | 24.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.77 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.73 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.01 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 106 Algeria 16.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 107 Poland 16.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 108 Cyprus 16.07 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 110 Malaysia 15.87 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 111 Haiti 15.81 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 112 Croatia 15.78 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Romania?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Romania was 16.01 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 27.73 micrograms per cubic meter in 2003.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.01 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023.
- How does Romania rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Romania ranks 109th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Romania 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).