Sint Maarten (Dutch part) vs Saint Martin (French part): Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
- Saint Martin (French part)
How they compare
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) currently reports 2.84 micrograms per cubic meter against 2.78 micrograms per cubic meter in Saint Martin (French part), a difference of 0.06 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ahead.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranks 208th and Saint Martin (French part) ranks 211th of 240 countries.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | Saint Martin (French part) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.16 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.12 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.035 micrograms per cubic meter | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) |
| 2000s | 2.73 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.114 micrograms per cubic meter | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) |
| 2010s | 2.68 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.083 micrograms per cubic meter | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) |
| 2020s | 2.59 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.052 micrograms per cubic meter | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Sint Maarten (Dutch part) or Saint Martin (French part)?
- Sint Maarten (Dutch part), at 2.84 micrograms per cubic meter against 2.78 micrograms per cubic meter in Saint Martin (French part) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Sint Maarten (Dutch part) and Saint Martin (French part)?
- 0.06 micrograms per cubic meter, with Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sint Maarten (Dutch part) and Saint Martin (French part)?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Sint Maarten (Dutch part) and Saint Martin (French part) rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranks 208th 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.