Air pollutant emission change in the EU-27 1990-2022, by pollutant

Published by Ian Tiseo, Aug 14, 2024

Emissions of key air pollutants in the European Union (EU-27) have fallen considerably over the past three decades, owing to factors like stricter emissions regulations. Sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions fell by more than 90 percent between 1990 and 2021, while nitrogen oxides (NOx) dropped by roughly 63 percent. Both these pollutants are harmful to the environment and human health. 

Percent change in air pollutant emissions in the European Union (EU-27) from 1990 to 2022

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June 2024

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EU

Survey time period

1990 to 2022

Supplementary notes

*Figures for PM2.5 and PM10 are based on reductions from 2000 to 2022. 

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