Jersey vs United States: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Jersey
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter against 6.98 micrograms per cubic meter in Jersey, a difference of 0.09 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was United States ahead.
Jersey ranks 167th and United States ranks 165th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Jersey averaged higher in 1 and United States in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jersey | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.38 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.76 micrograms per cubic meter | United States |
| 2000s | 8.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.31 micrograms per cubic meter | United States |
| 2010s | 8.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.81 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.04 micrograms per cubic meter | Jersey |
| 2020s | 7.38 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.03 micrograms per cubic meter | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Jersey or United States?
- United States, at 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter against 6.98 micrograms per cubic meter in Jersey as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Jersey and United States?
- 0.09 micrograms per cubic meter, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jersey and United States?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Jersey and United States rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Jersey ranks 167th and United States ranks 165th 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.