Seychelles vs Solomon Islands: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
Seychelles
6.9 µg/m³
in 2024
Solomon Islands
7 µg/m³
in 2024
Seychelles rank
196th
Solomon Islands rank
193rd
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- Seychelles
- Solomon Islands
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 7 µg/m³ against 6.9 µg/m³ in Seychelles, a difference of 0.1 µg/m³.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Seychelles ahead.
Seychelles ranks 196th and Solomon Islands ranks 193rd of 241 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Seychelles averaged higher in 3 and Solomon Islands in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Seychelles | Solomon Islands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.9 µg/m³ | 3.25 µg/m³ | 2.65 µg/m³ | Seychelles |
| 2000s | 6.96 µg/m³ | 6.38 µg/m³ | 0.58 µg/m³ | Seychelles |
| 2010s | 7.74 µg/m³ | 7.31 µg/m³ | 0.43 µg/m³ | Seychelles |
| 2020s | 6.56 µg/m³ | 6.8 µg/m³ | 0.24 µg/m³ | Solomon Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution, Seychelles or Solomon Islands?
- Solomon Islands, at 7 µg/m³ against 6.9 µg/m³ in Seychelles as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between Seychelles and Solomon Islands?
- 0.1 µg/m³, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Seychelles and Solomon Islands?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Seychelles and Solomon Islands rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Seychelles ranks 196th and Solomon Islands ranks 193rd 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.