Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas was 12.74 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
12.74
Change on year
down 7.0%
World rank
135th
of 216 countries
All-time high
17.32
in 2010
All-time low
12.36
in 2017
Years of data
10
2010–2019
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Republic of Moldova, 2010–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Republic of Moldova is 12.74, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.0% on the previous year and down 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Republic of Moldova peaked at 17.32 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 12.36, in 2017.
Republic of Moldova ranks 135th of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.32 | — |
| 2011 | 16.12 | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 15.28 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 15.54 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 16.08 | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 14 | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 12.9 | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 12.36 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 13.7 | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 12.74 | -7.0% |
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More environment data for Republic of Moldova
- Heating Degree Days 4,868 (2024)
- Cooling Degree Days 1,127 (2024)
- Total fisheries production 12,757 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 0 metric tons (2024)
- Aquaculture production 12,757 metric tons (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 0.0571 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0307 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0028 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.974 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes 0.0426 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Republic of Moldova?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Republic of Moldova was 12.74 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 17.32 in 2010.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.36 in 2017.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 135th out of 216 countries with data for 2019.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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