Saint Martin (French part) vs United States Virgin Islands: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- Saint Martin (French part)
- United States Virgin Islands
How they compare
Saint Martin (French part) currently reports 6.6 µg/m³ against 6.1 µg/m³ in United States Virgin Islands, a difference of 0.5 µg/m³.
That makes Saint Martin (French part)'s figure about 1.1 times United States Virgin Islands's.
Across all 27 years both countries report, Saint Martin (French part) has been ahead every year.
Saint Martin (French part) ranks 201st and United States Virgin Islands ranks 204th of 241 countries.
Saint Martin (French part) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saint Martin (French part) | United States Virgin Islands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.3 µg/m³ | 6.8 µg/m³ | 1.5 µg/m³ | Saint Martin (French part) |
| 2000s | 7.09 µg/m³ | 6.05 µg/m³ | 1.04 µg/m³ | Saint Martin (French part) |
| 2010s | 7.04 µg/m³ | 6.06 µg/m³ | 0.98 µg/m³ | Saint Martin (French part) |
| 2020s | 6.64 µg/m³ | 6.1 µg/m³ | 0.54 µg/m³ | Saint Martin (French part) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution, Saint Martin (French part) or United States Virgin Islands?
- Saint Martin (French part), at 6.6 µg/m³ against 6.1 µg/m³ in United States Virgin Islands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between Saint Martin (French part) and United States Virgin Islands?
- 0.5 µg/m³, with Saint Martin (French part) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saint Martin (French part) and United States Virgin Islands?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Saint Martin (French part) and United States Virgin Islands rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Saint Martin (French part) ranks 201st and United States Virgin Islands ranks 204th 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.