Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cyprus
Cyprus: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 14.1 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cyprus, 1998–2024
Source: Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
In 2024, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cyprus stood at 14.1 micrograms per cubic meter.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cyprus peaked at 19.73 micrograms per cubic meter in 2012 and was at its lowest, 11.91 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2021.
That places Cyprus 99th out of 240 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 12.81 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1999 | 12.66 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 14.55 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.9% |
| 2001 | 14.3 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 12.73 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.0% |
| 2003 | 12.44 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 12.28 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 12.76 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 13.8 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 14.62 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 13.79 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 15.85 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.9% |
| 2010 | 14.21 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 18.89 micrograms per cubic meter | +32.9% |
| 2012 | 19.73 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 13.77 micrograms per cubic meter | -30.2% |
| 2014 | 13.82 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 13.66 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 12.37 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 13.47 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 12.06 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.5% |
| 2019 | 12.42 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 12.12 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 11.91 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 13.12 micrograms per cubic meter | +10.2% |
| 2023 | 13.85 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 14.1 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.8% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 14.1 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.08 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.7× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 14.1 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.25 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.3× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.73 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.66 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.81 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 13.71 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.73 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.02 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.91 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.1 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 96 Mozambique 14.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 97 Namibia 14.53 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 98 Poland 14.29 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 100 Albania 13.99 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 101 Malaysia 13.92 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 102 Colombia 13.88 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Cyprus
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -5.28 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.462 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.8 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.58 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 1.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cyprus?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cyprus was 14.1 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024, according to Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 19.73 micrograms per cubic meter in 2012.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.91 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021.
- How does Cyprus rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Cyprus ranks 99th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Exposure to air pollution from human sources. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. This data excludes natural sources of PM2.5, such as dust and sea salt, to focus on human-caused pollution.