Pljevlja in Montenegro had the highest average PM2.5 concentration recorded in Europe in 2023, at roughly 40 µg/m³. According to the World Health Organization, annual average PM2.5 concentrations should not exceed five µg/m³.
Several of the most polluted cities in Europe in 2023 were in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Balkan country's capital, Sarajevo, was also the most polluted European capital city that year. Cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina are often affected by high levels of air pollution due to the country's reliance on coal for heating and electricity generation. Every year, there are thousands of premature deaths linked to air pollution exposure in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Average PM2.5 concentration in the most polluted cities in Europe in 2023
(in micrograms per cubic meter of air)
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IQAir. (March 19, 2024). Average PM2.5 concentration in the most polluted cities in Europe in 2023 (in micrograms per cubic meter of air) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1454840/most-polluted-cities-in-europe/
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