Sint Maarten (Dutch part) vs Saint Kitts and Nevis: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
6.7 µg/m³
in 2024
Saint Kitts and Nevis
6.8 µg/m³
in 2024
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) rank
198th
Saint Kitts and Nevis rank
197th
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
How they compare
Saint Kitts and Nevis currently reports 6.8 µg/m³ against 6.7 µg/m³ in Sint Maarten (Dutch part), a difference of 0.1 µg/m³.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Saint Kitts and Nevis ahead.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranks 198th and Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 197th of 241 countries.
Saint Kitts and Nevis has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.25 µg/m³ | 8.6 µg/m³ | 0.35 µg/m³ | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| 2000s | 7.32 µg/m³ | 7.72 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| 2010s | 7.28 µg/m³ | 7.52 µg/m³ | 0.24 µg/m³ | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| 2020s | 6.78 µg/m³ | 6.96 µg/m³ | 0.18 µg/m³ | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution, Sint Maarten (Dutch part) or Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis, at 6.8 µg/m³ against 6.7 µg/m³ in Sint Maarten (Dutch part) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between Sint Maarten (Dutch part) and Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- 0.1 µg/m³, with Saint Kitts and Nevis ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sint Maarten (Dutch part) and Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Sint Maarten (Dutch part) and Saint Kitts and Nevis rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranks 198th and Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 197th 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.