Overview
- Airparif’s study released on September 26 estimates an annual economic impact of roughly €28 billion, or about €2,200 per resident, from air pollution in Île-de-France.
- Measures implemented between 2010 and 2019 are estimated to have avoided €61 billion in impacts at a cost of about €5 billion.
- Health consequences account for around 93% of the total cost, driven by premature deaths and disease-related expenses.
- PM2.5-attributable premature deaths declined by about 40% over the decade, from 10,350 in 2010 to 6,220 in 2019.
- The report arrives as Low-Emission Zones face a repeal push and planned protests, while tougher EU limits set for 2030 will require additional reductions.