PM2.5 is defined as particulate matter of 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter and is known as fine particles. Sector and industry classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.
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PM2.5 emissions of the transport industry in the UK from 1990-2017
This statistic shows the amount of PM2.5 emissions attributable to the transport and storage industries in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017. Emissions have decreased overall (except for a spike in 2005), from * metric tons in 1990 to * metric tons in 2017.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (June 5, 2019). PM2.5 emissions of the transport and storage industries in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/485086/fine-particles-emission-transport-industry-united-kingdom/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "PM2.5 emissions of the transport and storage industries in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. June 5, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/485086/fine-particles-emission-transport-industry-united-kingdom/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2019). PM2.5 emissions of the transport and storage industries in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/485086/fine-particles-emission-transport-industry-united-kingdom/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Pm2.5 Emissions of The Transport and Storage Industries in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 Metric Tons)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 5 Jun 2019, /statistics/485086/fine-particles-emission-transport-industry-united-kingdom/
Office for National Statistics (UK), PM2.5 emissions of the transport and storage industries in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/485086/fine-particles-emission-transport-industry-united-kingdom/ (last visited July 31, 2026)
PM2.5 emissions of the transport and storage industries in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), June 5, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/485086/fine-particles-emission-transport-industry-united-kingdom/
