British Virgin Islands vs Isle of Man: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
British Virgin Islands
5.7 µg/m³
in 2024
Isle of Man
6.5 µg/m³
in 2024
British Virgin Islands rank
207th
Isle of Man rank
203rd
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- British Virgin Islands
- Isle of Man
How they compare
Isle of Man currently reports 6.5 µg/m³ against 5.7 µg/m³ in British Virgin Islands, a difference of 0.8 µg/m³.
That makes Isle of Man's figure about 1.1 times British Virgin Islands's.
Across all 27 years both countries report, Isle of Man has been ahead every year.
British Virgin Islands ranks 207th and Isle of Man ranks 203rd of 241 countries.
Isle of Man has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | British Virgin Islands | Isle of Man | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.15 µg/m³ | 8.25 µg/m³ | 1.1 µg/m³ | Isle of Man |
| 2000s | 5.89 µg/m³ | 7.92 µg/m³ | 2.03 µg/m³ | Isle of Man |
| 2010s | 5.62 µg/m³ | 7.82 µg/m³ | 2.2 µg/m³ | Isle of Man |
| 2020s | 5.5 µg/m³ | 6.68 µg/m³ | 1.18 µg/m³ | Isle of Man |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution, British Virgin Islands or Isle of Man?
- Isle of Man, at 6.5 µg/m³ against 5.7 µg/m³ in British Virgin Islands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between British Virgin Islands and Isle of Man?
- 0.8 µg/m³, with Isle of Man ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for British Virgin Islands and Isle of Man?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do British Virgin Islands and Isle of Man rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 207th and Isle of Man ranks 203rd of 241 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Exposure to outdoor air pollution. 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.