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Population-weighted concentrations (micrograms per cubic meter) of fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅) in the richest and poorest NUTS3 regions in the EU-27, 2007-2020

Figure Created 27 Apr 2023 Published 28 Apr 2023 Last modified 28 Apr 2023

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The figure shows the annual average population weighted concentration of PM₂.₅ in the poorest quintile (upper line) and richest quintile (lower line) of NUTS3 regions in the EU, as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita at purchasing power standard.

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Methodology:: The dataset of annual population weighted concentrations of PM₂.₅ by NUTS3 region was reorganized in quintiles according to the regions' GDP per capita (PPS), and the average concentration of the richest and lowest quintiles was found.
Units:: Micrograms per cubic metre
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provided that the source is acknowledged (https://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Commission, European Environment Agency (EEA).
Owners:: European Environment Agency (EEA)
Processors:: European Environment Agency (EEA)
Figure type:: Graph

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Population-weighting is a statistical technique that assigns greater weight to the air pollution experienced where most people live.
GDP: Gross Domestic Product, a basic measure of the overall size of a country's or region's economy.
Per capita (Latin: "per head") indicates the average per person in a group, in this case the population of a given NUTS3 region.
PPS: purchasing power standard, an artificial currency unit with which theoretically, one could buy the same amount of goods and services in each country. PPS is a more accurate way to compare wealth per capita than raw GDP because it reduces the effect of price differences.
PM₂_.₅, particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5μm or less

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