Change in transport sector air pollutant emissions in the EU-27 1990-2022, by mode

Published by Ian Tiseo, Feb 3, 2025

Emissions of most major air pollutants from transportation in the European Union (EU-27) have decreased since 1990, owing to various policy measures. Light duty and heavy duty vehicles have experienced overall emissions reductions in all but one air pollutant since 1990, with NH3 emissions rising 135 and 46 percent, respectively. 

Variations in air pollution from transportation modes in the European Union (EU-27) from 1990 to 2022, by pollutant type

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November 2024

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EU

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1990 to 2022

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Air pollutants definitions:
CO = Carbon monoxide
NOx = Nitrogen oxides
NMVOCs = Non-methane volatile organic compounds
SOx = Sulfur oxides
NH3 = Ammonia
PM10 = Particulate matter 10 micrometers or less in diameter
PM2.5 = Particulate matter 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter.

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