Annual deaths attributable to PM2.5 exposure in the European Union 2005-2021

Published by Ian Tiseo, Mar 19, 2024

The estimated number of premature deaths in the European Union attributable to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure in 2021 was 253,305. This shows a reduction of roughly 41 percent compared to those observed in 2005. The EU aims to reduce the number of PM2.5 linked deaths by 55 percent from 2005 levels by 2030, under the Zero Pollution Action Plan.

Number of premature deaths attributable to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure in the European Union from 2005 to 2021

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2023

Region

EU

Survey time period

2005 to 2021

Supplementary notes

No data was provided for 2006; *Zero Pollution Action Plan Target for 2030.

The figure shows the premature deaths attributed to long-term exposure to PM2.5 above the 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) guideline level of 5 µg/m3 in EU-27 in the period 2005-2021, and the Zero Pollution Action Plan target (by 2030, minimum 55% reduction of the premature deaths occurred in 2005).

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