The figure shows for each country two bars, with the estimated number of premature deaths per 100,000 inhabitants attributable to exposure to annual PM2.5 concentrations above World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines of 5µg/m3.Â
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Deaths per 100,000 inhabitants due to PM2.5 pollution in Europe 2005-2022, by country
The number of premature deaths per 100,000 habitants attributable to PM2.5 exposure above WHO guidelines fell across all European countries between 2005 and 2022. The highest mortality rates in 2022 were typically observed in Eastern European countries. This is due to factors such as the dependency of coal power plants in the region, as well as burning solid fuels for domestic heating.Â
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EEA. (December 10, 2024). Number of premature deaths attributable to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure in Europe in 2005 and 2022, by country (per 100,000 inhabitants) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1455177/europe-particle-pollution-deaths-per-population-by-country/
EEA. "Number of premature deaths attributable to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure in Europe in 2005 and 2022, by country (per 100,000 inhabitants)." Chart. December 10, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1455177/europe-particle-pollution-deaths-per-population-by-country/
EEA. (2024). Number of premature deaths attributable to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure in Europe in 2005 and 2022, by country (per 100,000 inhabitants). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1455177/europe-particle-pollution-deaths-per-population-by-country/
EEA. "Number of Premature Deaths Attributable to Fine Particulate Matter (Pm2.5) Exposure in Europe in 2005 and 2022, by Country (per 100,000 Inhabitants)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 10 Dec 2024, /statistics/1455177/europe-particle-pollution-deaths-per-population-by-country/
EEA, Number of premature deaths attributable to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure in Europe in 2005 and 2022, by country (per 100,000 inhabitants) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1455177/europe-particle-pollution-deaths-per-population-by-country/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Number of premature deaths attributable to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure in Europe in 2005 and 2022, by country (per 100,000 inhabitants) [Graph], EEA, December 10, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1455177/europe-particle-pollution-deaths-per-population-by-country/
