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Air quality in Europe — 2011 report
The annual report 'Air quality in Europe' summarises the most recent evaluation of Europe’s air quality status. It is mainly based on air quality measurement data that have been made available officially by 32 EEA member countries as well as 6 EEA cooperating countries. The report includes maps and analyses of air quality status over the calendar year 2009. It also analyses air quality trends over the past years. The evaluation of the status and trends of air quality is based on ambient air measurements, in conjunction with reported anthropogenic emissions. The report summarizes the main effects of different air pollutants on human health, the environment and the climate. An overview of policies and measures at European level is also given for each pollutant. This report reviews progress towards meeting the requirements of the two air quality directives in force as well as the air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO). The report is produced in support of European and national policy development and implementation in the field of air quality. It also supports air quality management and informs the general public on the current status and trends of air quality in Europe.
Air quality in Europe — 2012 report
This report presents an overview and analysis of the status and trends of air quality in Europe based on concentration measurements in ambient air and data on anthropogenic emissions and trends from 2001 — when mandatory monitoring of ambient air concentrations of selected pollutants first produced reliable air quality information — to 2010.
Air quality in Europe — 2013 report
This report presents an overview and analysis of air quality in Europe from 2002 to 2011. It reviews progress towards meeting the requirements of the air quality directives and gives an overview of policies and measures introduced at European level to improve air quality and minimise impacts. An overview of the latest findings and estimates of the effects of air pollution on health and its impacts on ecosystems is also given.
Air pollution in Europe 1990-2004
Trend in average annual mean C6H6 concentrations
All stations in EU Member States, with at least 75 % data coverage for at least eight years were included in the analysis. Concentrations per station type are given in μg/m3. In the diagram a geographical bias exists towards central Europe where there is a higher density of stations.
Zone exceedances of the yearly limit value benzene, 2005
Zone exceedances of the yearly limit value benzene, 2005 reported under Annual report (questionnaire) on air quality assessment and management (2004/461/EC)
Annual mean benzene concentrations in 2018
Observed concentrations of C6H6 in 2018. Dots in the last colour category correspond to concentrations above the limit value of 5 μg/m3. Dots in the first colour category correspond to concentrations under the estimated WHO RL (1.7 μg/m3). Only stations reporting more than 50 % of valid data have been included in the map.
Annual mean benzene concentrations in 2018
Observed concentrations of C6H6 in 2018. Dots in the last colour category correspond to concentrations above the limit value of 5 μg/m3. Dots in the first colour category correspond to concentrations under the estimated WHO RL (1.7 μg/m3). Only stations reporting more than 50 % of valid data have been included in the map.
AirBase - Exchange of information
Observed air quality concentration maps for 2013 for components O3, PM10, NO2, PM2.5 and BaP.
Annual mean benzene concentrations
The map shows the annual mean benzene concentrations in 2011, based on annual averages with percentage of valid measurements >= 50% in μg/m3
Attainment situation for annual limit value of benzene in 2011
The graph is based on the annual mean concentration values for each Member State; the boxes present the range of concentrations at all stations types (in μg/m3) officially reported by the EU Member States and how the concentrations relate to the limit value set by EU legislation (marked by the red line). The diagram indicates the lowest and highest observations, the means and the lower and upper quartiles. The lower quartile splits the lowest 25 % of the data and the upper quartile splits the highest 25 % of the data.
Benzene 2010 - Annual limit value for the protection of human health
In the air quality directive (2008/EC/50), the EU has set a limit value for benzene (C6H6) for the protection of human health: the annual mean value may not exceed 5 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m3). The limit value comes into effect for data measured from 1 January 2010. During 2009 a margin of tolerance was in place so the annual mean should not exceed 6 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m3).
Benzene - Annual limit value for the protection of human health
In the air quality directive (2008/EC/50), the EU has set a limit value for benzene (C6H6) for the protection of human health: the annual mean value may not exceed 5 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m3). The limit value comes into effect for data measured from 1 January 2010. During 2009 a margin of tolerance was in place so the annual mean should not exceed 6 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m3).
Benzene concentrations, annual average, at stations in Europe, 2004
LAT/UAT: lower/upper assessment threshold; LV/MT: limit value/margin of tolerance.
Distance to target for benzene at urban and traffic stations, 2004
Average is across all stations, ´average > limit value´ is average of stations exceeding the limit value, maximum; is the ´maximum´ station
Air quality statistics
The Air Quality Annual Statistics Viewer shows yearly data for all 12 air pollutants that have legal limits under EU air quality laws. Results are presented by year on maps and box plots. Specific screens also show the evolution throughout the years, as well as the distribution of the values
Concentration status for the benzene limit value, 2011
Distribution of stations by thresholds of C6H6 annual mean concentrations for the year 2011.
Concentration status for the benzene limit value, 2011 - Percentage of stations
Distribution of stations by thresholds of C6H6 annual mean concentrations for the year 2011.