Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Aland Islands
Aland Islands: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 3.85 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▼ Falling
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Aland Islands, 1998–2024
Source: Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
In 2024, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Aland Islands stood at 3.85 micrograms per cubic meter.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.5% on the previous year and down 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Aland Islands peaked at 7.02 micrograms per cubic meter in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3.29 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2017.
Aland Islands ranks 194th of 240 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.71 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.02 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.91 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.29 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.82 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Aland Islands
- 191 Bahamas 3.91 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 192 Australia 3.89 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 195 Seychelles 3.83 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 196 Puerto Rico 3.73 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 197 Saint Lucia 3.67 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Aland Islands
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution 4.3 µg/m³ (2024)
- Agriculture-driven deforestation 1.31 hectares (2024)
- Forest certified for sustainable use 0 thousands of hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Aland Islands?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Aland Islands was 3.85 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024, according to Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Aland Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 7.02 micrograms per cubic meter in 1999.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Aland Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.29 micrograms per cubic meter in 2017.
- How does Aland Islands rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Aland Islands ranks 194th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Aland Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Aland Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Exposure to air pollution from human sources. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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. This data excludes natural sources of PM2.5, such as dust and sea salt, to focus on human-caused pollution.