Denmark vs Germany: Exposure to outdoor air pollution

Denmark

9 µg/m³

in 2024

Germany

9.1 µg/m³

in 2024

Denmark rank

178th

Germany rank

176th

Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time

Denmark
Germany

How they compare

Germany currently reports 9.1 µg/m³ against 9 µg/m³ in Denmark, a difference of 0.1 µg/m³.

Across all 27 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 178th and Germany ranks 176th of 241 countries.

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About this data

Indicator: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
Unit: µg/m³
Source: SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 241 places, 6,507 data points, 1998–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual population-weighted average concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air, measured in micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³). Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, which can pose significant health risks.