This statistic displays the volume of energy-related "fine" particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions worldwide in 2015, based on region. During this year, India emitted six million metric tons of particulate matter 2.5 related to energy processes. PM emissions are mostly from incomplete household fuel combustion like cooking, heating, and lighting. Particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (these PM2.5) are said to present the greatest risk to health, because of their ability to lodge in the lungs.
Energy-related "fine" particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions worldwide in 2015, by region
(in million metric tons)
Characteristic
Emissions in million metric tons
China
9
Africa
8
India
6
Southeast Asia
3
Latin America
2
Middle East
1
European Union
1
Russia
1
United States
1
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IEA. (June 27, 2016). Energy-related "fine" particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions worldwide in 2015, by region (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 29, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/572074/volume-of-energy-related-particulate-matter-25-emissions-by-region/
IEA. "Energy-related "fine" particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions worldwide in 2015, by region (in million metric tons)." Chart. June 27, 2016. Statista. Accessed April 29, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/572074/volume-of-energy-related-particulate-matter-25-emissions-by-region/
IEA. (2016). Energy-related "fine" particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions worldwide in 2015, by region (in million metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 29, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/572074/volume-of-energy-related-particulate-matter-25-emissions-by-region/
IEA. "Energy-related "Fine" Particulate Matter (Pm2.5) Emissions Worldwide in 2015, by Region (in Million Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 27 Jun 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/572074/volume-of-energy-related-particulate-matter-25-emissions-by-region/
IEA, Energy-related "fine" particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions worldwide in 2015, by region (in million metric tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/572074/volume-of-energy-related-particulate-matter-25-emissions-by-region/ (last visited April 29, 2025)
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