The share of the European Union's urban population exposed to air pollutant concentrations above EU standards has fallen over the past two decades. In 2021, just one percent of the EU urban population was exposed to high levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations, compared to 27 percent in 2000. However, 10 percent of the EU urban population were still exposed to high levels of PM10 and ozone (O3) in 2021.
Share of urban population exposed to pollutant concentrations above EU air quality standards in the European Union from 2000 to 2021, by pollutant type
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