Trends in EU emissions of BaP, Cd, Pb, Hg, As and Ni, between 2005 and 2024

The annual GDP of the EU-27 from 2005 to 2024 is expressed as a percentage relative to the 2005 GDP level (set at 100%). Figures are based on real GDP, adjusted for inflation (Eurostat, 2025). As, arsenic. BaP, benzo(a)pyrene. Cd, cadmium. Hg, mercury. Ni, nickel. Pb, lead. GDP, gross domestic product.