New Caledonia vs Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
New Caledonia
4.9 µg/m³
in 2024
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
5.1 µg/m³
in 2024
New Caledonia rank
215th
Saint Pierre and Miquelon rank
213th
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- New Caledonia
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
How they compare
Saint Pierre and Miquelon currently reports 5.1 µg/m³ against 4.9 µg/m³ in New Caledonia, a difference of 0.2 µg/m³.
The two have swapped places 14 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Saint Pierre and Miquelon ahead.
New Caledonia ranks 215th and Saint Pierre and Miquelon ranks 213th of 241 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, New Caledonia averaged higher in 3 and Saint Pierre and Miquelon in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Caledonia | Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.65 µg/m³ | 6.05 µg/m³ | 1.4 µg/m³ | Saint Pierre and Miquelon |
| 2000s | 5.08 µg/m³ | 4.74 µg/m³ | 0.34 µg/m³ | New Caledonia |
| 2010s | 5.59 µg/m³ | 5.34 µg/m³ | 0.25 µg/m³ | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 5.44 µg/m³ | 5.3 µg/m³ | 0.14 µg/m³ | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution, New Caledonia or Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon, at 5.1 µg/m³ against 4.9 µg/m³ in New Caledonia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between New Caledonia and Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
- 0.2 µg/m³, with Saint Pierre and Miquelon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Caledonia and Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do New Caledonia and Saint Pierre and Miquelon rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- New Caledonia ranks 215th and Saint Pierre and Miquelon ranks 213th 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.