The main purpose of this study is to observe the concentration variations for metallic elements in the atmosphere in Asian countries during 2000-2007. These metallic elements typically generated by human activities are directly or indirectly detrimental to human health. The results show that the highest average metallic elements concentrations of Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn in total suspended particles (TSP) were in China, while the lowest average concentrations were in Japan. For metallic elements Cr and Ni, the highest average concentrations in Japan. The highest average concentrations for metallic element Pb were in China while the lowest average concentrations were in Hong-Kong. These analytical results show that the highest average metallic elements concentrations of Pb, Mn, Cr and Ni in PM10 occurred in Hong-Kong while the lowest average concentrations were in India. In addition, the lowest average concentrations for Zn and Fe occurred in India. These analytical results demonstrate that the highest average concentrations of Pb in PM2.5 occurred in Hong-Kong while the lowest average concentration was in Japan. The lowest average concentrations for Cu, Mn, Cr and Ni, the average lowest concentrations occurred in Bangladesh. Taiwan had the lowest average concentrations of Cu and Ni among all Asian countries studied during 2000-2007. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.