Pm exposure 1990 2017 in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Pm exposure 1990 2017 was 9.46 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
9.46
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
158th
of 200 countries
All-time high
20.16
in 1991
All-time low
9.46
in 2023
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Pm exposure 1990 2017 in United Kingdom, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 9.46 for pm exposure 1990 2017 in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.5% on the previous year and down 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pm exposure 1990 2017 in United Kingdom peaked at 20.16 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 9.46, in 2023.
That places United Kingdom 158th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Pm exposure 1990 2017 in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20.11 | — |
| 1991 | 20.16 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 19.94 | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 19.72 | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 19.49 | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 19.82 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 19.05 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 18.83 | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 18.6 | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 18.38 | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 17.88 | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 15.8 | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 16.39 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 19.35 | +18.1% |
| 2004 | 15.58 | -19.5% |
| 2005 | 16.11 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 13.46 | -16.5% |
| 2007 | 12.14 | -9.8% |
| 2008 | 11.99 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 11.99 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 12.54 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 13.02 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 11.18 | -14.1% |
| 2013 | 12.5 | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 12.16 | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 10.5 | -13.6% |
| 2016 | 10.66 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 10.37 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 10.61 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 10.29 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 9.52 | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 10 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 10.02 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 9.46 | -5.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 9.46 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.06, 94% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 9.46 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.88, 73% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.41 | 18.38 | 20.16 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.07 | 11.99 | 19.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.38 | 10.29 | 13.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.75 | 9.46 | 10.02 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pm exposure 1990 2017 in United Kingdom?
- Pm exposure 1990 2017 in United Kingdom was 9.46 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pm exposure 1990 2017 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 20.16 in 1991.
- What is the lowest pm exposure 1990 2017 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.46 in 2023.
- How does United Kingdom rank for pm exposure 1990 2017?
- United Kingdom ranks 158th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pm exposure 1990 2017 rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Pm exposure 1990 2017. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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