This statistic depicts the distribution of urban ambient particulate matter of 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5) worldwide, broken down by source. Vehicles are the main source of particulate matter PM2.5 in urban areas, accounting for 25 percent of urban PM2.5.
Distribution of urban ambient particulate matter (PM2.5) worldwide in 2014, by source
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EPIC. (November 19, 2018). Distribution of urban ambient particulate matter (PM2.5) worldwide in 2014, by source [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 03, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/946593/global-distribution-urban-ambient-particular-matter-by-source/
EPIC. "Distribution of urban ambient particulate matter (PM2.5) worldwide in 2014, by source." Chart. November 19, 2018. Statista. Accessed February 03, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/946593/global-distribution-urban-ambient-particular-matter-by-source/
EPIC. (2018). Distribution of urban ambient particulate matter (PM2.5) worldwide in 2014, by source. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 03, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/946593/global-distribution-urban-ambient-particular-matter-by-source/
EPIC. "Distribution of Urban Ambient Particulate Matter (Pm2.5) Worldwide in 2014, by Source." Statista, Statista Inc., 19 Nov 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/946593/global-distribution-urban-ambient-particular-matter-by-source/
EPIC, Distribution of urban ambient particulate matter (PM2.5) worldwide in 2014, by source Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/946593/global-distribution-urban-ambient-particular-matter-by-source/ (last visited February 03, 2023)
Distribution of urban ambient particulate matter (PM2.5) worldwide in 2014, by source [Graph], EPIC, November 19, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/946593/global-distribution-urban-ambient-particular-matter-by-source/