Methodological sheet of the indicator available for the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country.
| Available indicator |
Premature deaths due to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) (EU indicator sdg_11_52) |
|---|---|
| Target |
3.9 By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination |
| Goal |
3- Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages |
| Definition |
Premature deaths rate per 100,000 inhabitants and number of premature deaths attributable to long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations above 5 $\mu\mathrm{g}/\mathrm{m}^3$ |
| Theoretical formula |
Premature deaths rate due to exposure to fine particulate matter per 100,000 inhabitants \[TM_{particulate }^{t} = \frac{D_{particulate }^{t}}{PA^{t}} \cdot 100.000\]Number of premature deaths due to exposure to fine particulate matter \[D_{particulate }^{t}\]where: $D_{particulate }^{t} =$ estimated premature deaths attributable to exposure to particulate matter in $t$ year $PA^{t} =$ population in year $t$ |
| Available disaggregations |
Sex Province |
| Frequency |
Annual |
| Observations |
The number of premature deaths have been calculated according to methodology described in the WHO global air quality guidelines (2021) and in the 2025 European Environment Agency briefing on Health impacts on air pollution |
| Data last updated | 2026/06/25 |
| Metadata last updated | 2026/06/24 |
