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Annual particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1970 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)

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Release date

March 2025

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

1970 to 2023

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded.
This statistic is using original data from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and includes copyright material from © Crown, licensed under the

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PM2.5 emissions in the UK 1970-2023

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Mar 26, 2025

PM2.5 emissions in the United Kingdom totaled * metric tons in 202m. PM2.5 emissions have fallen almost ** percent since 1970, and are ** percent lower than 1990 levels. PM2.5 pollutants are defined as particulate matter of *** micrometers or less in diameter and is known as fine particles. Sources of particulate matter include domestic combustion such as wood burning stoves, vehicle exhausts and tire wear, and industrial combustion. This pollutant is hazardous to human health, and responsible for thousands of premature deaths every year around the world.

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