Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Russia
Russia: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 11.57 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
11.57 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
142nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
28 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1990
All-time low
11.57 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2023
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Russia, 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
The most recent figure for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Russia is 11.57 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Russia peaked at 28 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 11.57 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2023.
Russia ranks 142nd 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.
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Russia, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 28 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 27.22 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 26.68 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 26.14 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 25.6 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 24.6 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.9% |
| 1996 | 24.52 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 23.98 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 23.43 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 22.89 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 22.58 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 20.87 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.6% |
| 2002 | 22.09 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 19.88 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.0% |
| 2004 | 18.07 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.1% |
| 2005 | 16.62 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 15.71 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.5% |
| 2007 | 15.42 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 15.23 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 15.73 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 18.64 micrograms per cubic meter | +18.5% |
| 2011 | 13.57 micrograms per cubic meter | -27.2% |
| 2012 | 14.83 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 14.15 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 14.65 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 13.06 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 13.58 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 13.74 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 12.67 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 12.56 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 12.44 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 12.93 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 11.8 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 11.57 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 11.57 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.06 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.2× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Russia's 11.57 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.88 micrograms per cubic meter, 90% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.31 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 28 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.58 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.56 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.64 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.18 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.93 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 139 Madagascar 12.39 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 140 East Timor 11.99 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 141 Belarus 11.98 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 143 Dominica 11.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 144 Japan 11.45 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 145 Monaco 11.38 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Russia?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Russia was 11.57 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 28 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.57 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023.
- How does Russia rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Russia ranks 142nd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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).