Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Russia
Russia: Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas was 7.65 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Russia, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
Russia recorded 7.65 micrograms per cubic meter for exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in 2023.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 30.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Russia peaked at 12.32 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010 and was at its lowest, 7.62 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2022.
Russia ranks 191st of 226 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Russia, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.32 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 2011 | 10.33 micrograms per cubic meter | -16.2% |
| 2012 | 10.53 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 10.97 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 10.9 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 9.28 micrograms per cubic meter | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 8.63 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 8.48 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 9.38 micrograms per cubic meter | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 9 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 8.56 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 8.73 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 7.62 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.7% |
| 2023 | 7.65 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.98 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.48 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.62 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.73 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 188 Saint Barthelemy 7.82 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 189 Saint Kitts and Nevis 7.8 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 190 Dominica 7.77 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 192 Saint Martin (French part) 7.61 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 193 Guam 7.41 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 194 Bermuda 7.28 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Russia?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas in Russia was 7.65 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023, according to World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.32 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.62 micrograms per cubic meter in 2022.
- How does Russia rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas?
- Russia ranks 191st out of 226 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – processed by 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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About this data
Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted), by location (micrograms per cubic meter).