Martinique vs Vanuatu: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Martinique
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Martinique currently reports 4.2 micrograms per cubic meter against 3.97 micrograms per cubic meter in Vanuatu, a difference of 0.23 micrograms per cubic meter.
That makes Martinique's figure about 1.1 times Vanuatu's.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Martinique ahead.
Martinique ranks 187th and Vanuatu ranks 189th of 240 regions.
Across the 4 decades both report, Martinique averaged higher in 2 and Vanuatu in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Martinique | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.83 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.18 micrograms per cubic meter | Martinique |
| 2000s | 3.66 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.67 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.011 micrograms per cubic meter | Vanuatu |
| 2010s | 3.8 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.82 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.02 micrograms per cubic meter | Vanuatu |
| 2020s | 4.01 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.93 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.08 micrograms per cubic meter | Martinique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Martinique or Vanuatu?
- Martinique, at 4.2 micrograms per cubic meter against 3.97 micrograms per cubic meter in Vanuatu as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Martinique and Vanuatu?
- 0.23 micrograms per cubic meter, with Martinique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Martinique and Vanuatu?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Martinique and Vanuatu rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Martinique ranks 187th and Vanuatu ranks 189th of 240 regions.
- 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.