Guam vs Micronesia (country): Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Guam
- Micronesia (country)
How they compare
Guam currently reports 0.63 micrograms per cubic meter against 0.62 micrograms per cubic meter in Micronesia (country), a difference of 0.01 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Micronesia (country) ahead.
Guam ranks 238th and Micronesia (country) ranks 239th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Guam averaged higher in 2 and Micronesia (country) in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guam | Micronesia (country) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.15 micrograms per cubic meter | Micronesia (country) |
| 2000s | 0.93 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.882 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.048 micrograms per cubic meter | Guam |
| 2010s | 1.02 micrograms per cubic meter | 1 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.015 micrograms per cubic meter | Guam |
| 2020s | 0.738 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.77 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.032 micrograms per cubic meter | Micronesia (country) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Guam or Micronesia (country)?
- Guam, at 0.63 micrograms per cubic meter against 0.62 micrograms per cubic meter in Micronesia (country) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Guam and Micronesia (country)?
- 0.01 micrograms per cubic meter, with Guam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guam and Micronesia (country)?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Guam and Micronesia (country) rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Guam ranks 238th and Micronesia (country) ranks 239th 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.