PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Ukraine
Ukraine: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure was 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Ukraine, 1990–2023
Source: Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
In 2023, pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Ukraine stood at 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and down 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 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.
That places Ukraine 121st out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 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 urban development data for Ukraine
- Population in the largest city 11.1% (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.1396 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 5.44 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual -0.1124 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 9.4 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 3.02 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 8 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 1,891 Hectares (2020)
- Population density 65.12 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Ukraine?
- Pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Ukraine was 14.85 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023, according to Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network.
- What is the highest pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure recorded in Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 36.06 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.02 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022.
- How does Ukraine rank for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure?
- Ukraine ranks 121st out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 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 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network, published as part of PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Population-weighted exposure to ambient PM2.5 pollution is defined as the average level of exposure of a nation's population to concentrations of suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter, which are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing severe health damage. Exposure is calculated by weighting mean annual concentrations of PM2.5 by population in both urban and rural areas.