Umweltbundesamt

Experts at the monitoring stations of the German states and the German Environment Agency take multiple daily measurements to determine the air quality in Germany. Shortly after measurements are taken, you can go to our “Current air data” webpage to look up measured values, some forecast data, and data on past years. read more

The table shows the up-to-date number of days of PM10 exceedances in the current year at the measuring stations of the German States and UBA. PM10 (PM = Particulate Matter) is the term used for matter with a maximum diameter of 10 micrometres (µm). read more

Nitrogen dioxide and particulates in particular still had an impact on air quality and on human health in Germany in 2013. read more

Air pollution caused by nitrogen dioxide and particulates continued to be too high in Germany in 2012. read more

The exposure of the population to particulate matter (excluding traffic-related measuring points) is significantly lower in 2017 than in 2007.Particulate matter concentrations in ambient air are considerably affected by weather conditions which may vary substantially within the year and from one year to another.The Federal Government is aiming at a level of pollution of the entire population below... read more

In 2015, about 41,500 premature deaths in Germany can be attributed to ambient particulate matter pollution.The adverse health effects of particulate matter decreased in recent years however, the health threat associated with particulate matter pollution is still too high.The Federal Government has set a target to further reduce particulate matter emissions. read more