Exposure to air pollution by particles smaller than 2.5 micrograms (PM2.5) in urban areas in selected countries from Central and Eastern Europe in 2019
(in micrograms per cubic meter)
Characteristic
Particulates smaller than 2.5 µg/m3
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The indicator measures the population weighted annual mean concentration of particulate matter at urban background stations in agglomerations. Fine and coarse particulates (PM10), i.e. particulates whose diameters are less than 10 micrometers, can be carried deep into the lungs where they can cause inflammation and exacerbate the condition of people suffering heart and lung diseases. Fine particulates (PM2.5) are those whose diameters are less than 2.5 micrometers. They are therefore a subset of the PM10 particles. Their deleterious health impacts are more serious than PM10 as they can be drawn further into the lungs and may be more toxic.
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Exposure to air pollution by particles smaller than 2.5 µg in the CEE region 2019
Among the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the annual mean concentration of fine particles (PM2.5) was the highest in urban areas of Bulgaria (**** μg/m3) and Poland (**** μg/m3). On the other hand, the lowest concentration was recorded in Estonia at 4.8 μg/m3 in 2019.
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Eurostat. (October 13, 2022). Exposure to air pollution by particles smaller than 2.5 micrograms (PM2.5) in urban areas in selected countries from Central and Eastern Europe in 2019 (in micrograms per cubic meter) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1241535/cee-exposure-to-pm25-in-urban-areas/
Eurostat. "Exposure to air pollution by particles smaller than 2.5 micrograms (PM2.5) in urban areas in selected countries from Central and Eastern Europe in 2019 (in micrograms per cubic meter)." Chart. October 13, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/1241535/cee-exposure-to-pm25-in-urban-areas/
Eurostat. (2022). Exposure to air pollution by particles smaller than 2.5 micrograms (PM2.5) in urban areas in selected countries from Central and Eastern Europe in 2019 (in micrograms per cubic meter). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/1241535/cee-exposure-to-pm25-in-urban-areas/
Eurostat. "Exposure to Air Pollution by Particles Smaller than 2.5 Micrograms (Pm2.5) in Urban Areas in Selected Countries from Central and Eastern Europe in 2019 (in Micrograms per Cubic Meter)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 13 Oct 2022, /statistics/1241535/cee-exposure-to-pm25-in-urban-areas/
Eurostat, Exposure to air pollution by particles smaller than 2.5 micrograms (PM2.5) in urban areas in selected countries from Central and Eastern Europe in 2019 (in micrograms per cubic meter) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1241535/cee-exposure-to-pm25-in-urban-areas/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Exposure to air pollution by particles smaller than 2.5 micrograms (PM2.5) in urban areas in selected countries from Central and Eastern Europe in 2019 (in micrograms per cubic meter) [Graph], Eurostat, October 13, 2022. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1241535/cee-exposure-to-pm25-in-urban-areas/
