British Virgin Islands vs Saint Martin (French part): Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- British Virgin Islands
- Saint Martin (French part)
How they compare
Saint Martin (French part) currently reports 2.78 micrograms per cubic meter against 2.67 micrograms per cubic meter in British Virgin Islands, a difference of 0.11 micrograms per cubic meter.
Across all 27 years both countries report, Saint Martin (French part) has been ahead every year.
British Virgin Islands ranks 214th and Saint Martin (French part) ranks 211th of 240 countries.
Saint Martin (French part) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | British Virgin Islands | Saint Martin (French part) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.12 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.09 micrograms per cubic meter | Saint Martin (French part) |
| 2000s | 2.42 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.194 micrograms per cubic meter | Saint Martin (French part) |
| 2010s | 2.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.273 micrograms per cubic meter | Saint Martin (French part) |
| 2020s | 2.34 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.192 micrograms per cubic meter | Saint Martin (French part) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, British Virgin Islands or Saint Martin (French part)?
- Saint Martin (French part), at 2.78 micrograms per cubic meter against 2.67 micrograms per cubic meter in British Virgin Islands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between British Virgin Islands and Saint Martin (French part)?
- 0.11 micrograms per cubic meter, with Saint Martin (French part) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for British Virgin Islands and Saint Martin (French part)?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do British Virgin Islands and Saint Martin (French part) rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 214th and Saint Martin (French part) ranks 211th 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.