Botswana vs Jamaica: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Botswana
- Jamaica
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 15.93 micrograms per cubic meter against 15.35 micrograms per cubic meter in Jamaica, a difference of 0.58 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 85th and Jamaica ranks 87th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and Jamaica in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.93 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.47 micrograms per cubic meter | Botswana |
| 2000s | 13.21 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.92 micrograms per cubic meter | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 13.29 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.55 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.26 micrograms per cubic meter | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 13.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.68 micrograms per cubic meter | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Botswana or Jamaica?
- Botswana, at 15.93 micrograms per cubic meter against 15.35 micrograms per cubic meter in Jamaica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Botswana and Jamaica?
- 0.58 micrograms per cubic meter, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Jamaica?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and Jamaica rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Botswana ranks 85th and Jamaica ranks 87th 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.