Bermuda vs New Caledonia: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Bermuda
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 2.9 micrograms per cubic meter against 2.8 micrograms per cubic meter in Bermuda, a difference of 0.1 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Bermuda ahead.
Bermuda ranks 210th and New Caledonia ranks 207th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Bermuda averaged higher in 3 and New Caledonia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bermuda | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.53 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.36 micrograms per cubic meter | Bermuda |
| 2000s | 5.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.96 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.08 micrograms per cubic meter | Bermuda |
| 2010s | 3.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.142 micrograms per cubic meter | Bermuda |
| 2020s | 3.21 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.048 micrograms per cubic meter | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Bermuda or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 2.9 micrograms per cubic meter against 2.8 micrograms per cubic meter in Bermuda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Bermuda and New Caledonia?
- 0.1 micrograms per cubic meter, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bermuda and New Caledonia?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Bermuda and New Caledonia rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Bermuda ranks 210th and New Caledonia ranks 207th of 240 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Exposure to air pollution from human sources. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Annual population-weighted average concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air, measured in micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³). Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, which can pose significant health risks. This data excludes natural sources of PM2.5, such as dust and sea salt, to focus on human-caused pollution.