PM2.5
Mean annual exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in micrograms per cubic metre (World Bank / GHAP).
- Source
- World Bank Open Data
- Indicator code in source
- EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3
- Unit of measure
- µg/m³
- Year
- 1990–2023
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
Indicator comparison
Particles and carbon
Range of PM2.5: 1990–2023. Range of CO₂ per person: 1970–2024.
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure and annual per-capita CO₂ emissions.
PM2.5 exposure PM2.5 measures local air quality, whereas per-capita CO₂ CO₂ per person tracks global climate impact.
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CO₂ per person
Carbon dioxide emissions in tonnes per person. Levels have declined in Poland and Germany, while global per-capita emissions have not fallen.
- Source
- World Bank Open Data
- Indicator code in source
- EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5
- Unit of measure
- tonnes per person
- Year
- 1970–2024
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
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PM2.5
Mean annual exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in micrograms per cubic metre (World Bank / GHAP).
About this series
Population-weighted mean annual PM2.5, µg/m³. World Bank / GHAP.
Indicator definition
Mean annual exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³). See also: CO₂ per person.
How to read the data
Air you breathe, not carbon per person. Pair: CO₂ per person.
Saved data version: retrieved 2026-09-15, ID 681301df383c
Longseries, “PM2.5”. World Bank Open Data (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3), 1990–2023, Brazil, China, Czechia, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, United States, World. Retrieved 2026-09-15. CC BY 4.0. Data SHA-256: 681301df383c84e014b4ce4ce1c33d514beab01dd90d4153bc5be2f79e61401f. https://longseries.com/en/d/pm25/Latest values
Extremes among countries with the same observation year: for 2023: highest — India; lowest — Sweden
Only the first rows are shown here. Use “Remaining locations” below for the full list.
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| ↑Highest value in the comparable yearmaxIndia | 2023 | 54.1 µg/m³54.1 µg/m³↑+3.4 µg/m³ (+6.7%) |
| World | 2023 | 32.9 µg/m³32.9 µg/m³↑+0.1 µg/m³ (+0.4%) |
| China | 2023 | 32 µg/m³32 µg/m³↑+0.1 µg/m³ (+0.3%) |
| Poland | 2023 | 16.5 µg/m³16.5 µg/m³↑+0.6 µg/m³ (+4.0%) |
| Italy | 2023 | 14.3 µg/m³14.3 µg/m³↓−1.9 µg/m³ (−12.0%) |
| Brazil | 2023 | 13.4 µg/m³13.4 µg/m³↓−1.6 µg/m³ (−10.5%) |
| Czechia | 2023 | 12.7 µg/m³12.7 µg/m³↓−0.1 µg/m³ (−0.8%) |
| Japan | 2023 | 11.5 µg/m³11.5 µg/m³↓−1 µg/m³ (−7.9%) |
Remaining locations (7)
Data coverage
- Poland: 1990–2023; observations: 34; missing years: 0
Missing years are counted between the first and last observations. A missing value is not zero.
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34 rows for Poland
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Period statistics
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Poland
32.3→16.5
- Total change
- −15.8 µg/m³
- Period
- 1990–2023
Poland: 32.3 (1990) → 16.5 (2023). Difference: −15.8 µg/m³. Peak value of 32.3 in 1990; lowest value of 15.9 in 2022.
Format:
| Year | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Poland | 16.5 µg/m³ |
| 2022 | Poland | 15.9 µg/m³ |
| 2021 | Poland | 18.6 µg/m³ |
| 2020 | Poland | 16.4 µg/m³ |
| 2019 | Poland | 18.1 µg/m³ |
| 2018 | Poland | 22 µg/m³ |
| 2017 | Poland | 21.5 µg/m³ |
| 2016 | Poland | 20.9 µg/m³ |
| 2015 | Poland | 21.6 µg/m³ |
| 2014 | Poland | 23.6 µg/m³ |
| 2013 | Poland | 22.9 µg/m³ |
| 2012 | Poland | 23.7 µg/m³ |
| 2011 | Poland | 25.8 µg/m³ |
| 2010 | Poland | 28 µg/m³ |
| 2009 | Poland | 24.4 µg/m³ |
| 2008 | Poland | 23 µg/m³ |
| 2007 | Poland | 24.3 µg/m³ |
| 2006 | Poland | 26.1 µg/m³ |
| 2005 | Poland | 27.8 µg/m³ |
| 2004 | Poland | 26.6 µg/m³ |
CO₂ per person
Carbon dioxide emissions in tonnes per person. Levels have declined in Poland and Germany, while global per-capita emissions have not fallen.
About this series
CO₂ emissions in tonnes per person, 1970–2024.
Indicator definition
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in metric tons per capita from fossil fuel combustion and cement manufacturing.
How to read the data
Per-capita CO₂ emissions fell in Poland from 9.5 to 7.6 tonnes, in Germany from 14 to 6.9 tonnes, and in the US from 22 to 14 tonnes, while the world average rose from 4.1 to 4.7 tonnes. Energy transition: Renewable energy; forests: Forest area.
Saved data version: retrieved 2026-09-15, ID fde52d65e4a6
Longseries, “CO₂ per person”. World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5), 1970–2024, Brazil, China, Czechia, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, United States, World. Retrieved 2026-09-15. CC BY 4.0. Data SHA-256: fde52d65e4a6ab19682bb78906e2e413403e2d74caab562eb934d14e5c6d9a81. https://longseries.com/en/d/co2-per-capita/Latest values
Extremes among countries with the same observation year: for 2024: highest — United States; lowest — India
Only the first rows are shown here. Use “Remaining locations” below for the full list.
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| ↑Highest value in the comparable yearmaxUnited States | 2024 | 13.6 t/person13.6 t/person↓−0.1 t/person (−0.7%) |
| China | 2024 | 9.3 t/person9.3 t/person↑+0.1 t/person (+0.9%) |
| Japan | 2024 | 7.8 t/person7.8 t/person↓−0.2 t/person (−2.6%) |
| Poland | 2024 | 7.6 t/person7.6 t/person↓−0.1 t/person (−1.3%) |
| Czechia | 2024 | 7.1 t/person7.1 t/person↓−0.8 t/person (−9.5%) |
| Germany | 2024 | 6.9 t/person6.9 t/person↓−0.1 t/person (−1.9%) |
| Netherlands | 2024 | 6.6 t/person6.6 t/person↓−0.3 t/person (−4.0%) |
| Italy | 2024 | 5.1 t/person5.1 t/person↓−0.1 t/person (−1.6%) |
Remaining locations (7)
Data coverage
- Poland: 1970–2024; observations: 55; missing years: 0
Missing years are counted between the first and last observations. A missing value is not zero.
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55 rows for Poland
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Period statistics
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Poland
9.5→7.6
- Total change
- −20.2 %
- Annual growth (CAGR)
- −0.4 %
- Period
- 1970–2024
Poland: 9.5 (1970) → 7.6 (2024). Change of −20.2 % over 54 years. Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of −0.4 % per year.
Format:
| Year | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Poland | 7.6 t/person |
| 2023 | Poland | 7.6 t/person |
| 2022 | Poland | 8.4 t/person |
| 2021 | Poland | 8.8 t/person |
| 2020 | Poland | 7.9 t/person |
| 2019 | Poland | 8.2 t/person |
| 2018 | Poland | 8.7 t/person |
| 2017 | Poland | 8.7 t/person |
| 2016 | Poland | 8.3 t/person |
| 2015 | Poland | 8.1 t/person |
| 2014 | Poland | 8 t/person |
| 2013 | Poland | 8.3 t/person |
| 2012 | Poland | 8.4 t/person |
| 2011 | Poland | 8.6 t/person |
| 2010 | Poland | 8.7 t/person |
| 2009 | Poland | 8.2 t/person |
| 2008 | Poland | 8.5 t/person |
| 2007 | Poland | 8.7 t/person |
| 2006 | Poland | 8.7 t/person |
| 2005 | Poland | 8.3 t/person |