Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ukraine
Ukraine: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
14.85 micrograms per cubic meter
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
121st
of 200 countries
All-time high
36.06 micrograms per cubic meter
in 1990
All-time low
14.02 micrograms per cubic meter
in 2022
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ukraine, 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 Ukraine is 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and down 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ukraine peaked at 36.06 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 14.02 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2022.
Ukraine ranks 121st 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 Ukraine, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36.06 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1991 | 35.82 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 35.26 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 34.7 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 34.13 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 34.22 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 33.01 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.5% |
| 1997 | 32.45 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 31.89 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 31.33 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 30.44 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 29.55 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 31.3 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 26.56 micrograms per cubic meter | -15.2% |
| 2004 | 24.96 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.0% |
| 2005 | 23.8 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 20.99 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.8% |
| 2007 | 19.75 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 19.42 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 19.69 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 20.14 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 19.51 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 19.29 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 18.97 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 19.04 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 17.14 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 17.07 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 17.95 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 17.44 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 16.29 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 15.99 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 15.73 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 14.02 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.8% |
| 2023 | 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.9% |
Ukraine compared with similar countries
- Ukraine's 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18.51 micrograms per cubic meter, 80% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ukraine's 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.88 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 31.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 36.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 31.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.29 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.29 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.02 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.99 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ukraine
- 118 Sao Tome and Principe 15.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 119 Zimbabwe 15.03 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 120 Moldova 14.95 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 122 Argentina 14.35 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 123 Italy 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 124 Namibia 14.23 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More reference data data for Ukraine
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.8321 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 43.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.47 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ukraine?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Ukraine was 14.85 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 36.06 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.02 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022.
- How does Ukraine rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Ukraine ranks 121st out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ukraine 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).