Faroe Islands vs Reunion: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Faroe Islands
- Reunion
How they compare
Reunion currently reports 2.66 micrograms per cubic meter against 2.54 micrograms per cubic meter in Faroe Islands, a difference of 0.12 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Faroe Islands ahead.
Faroe Islands ranks 216th and Reunion ranks 215th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Faroe Islands averaged higher in 2 and Reunion in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Faroe Islands | Reunion | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.99 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.345 micrograms per cubic meter | Faroe Islands |
| 2000s | 3.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.78 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.257 micrograms per cubic meter | Faroe Islands |
| 2010s | 2.45 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.34 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.895 micrograms per cubic meter | Reunion |
| 2020s | 2.38 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.73 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.352 micrograms per cubic meter | Reunion |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Faroe Islands or Reunion?
- Reunion, at 2.66 micrograms per cubic meter against 2.54 micrograms per cubic meter in Faroe Islands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Faroe Islands and Reunion?
- 0.12 micrograms per cubic meter, with Reunion ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Faroe Islands and Reunion?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Faroe Islands and Reunion rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Faroe Islands ranks 216th and Reunion ranks 215th 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.