Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 11.33 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cayman 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
The most recent figure for exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cayman Islands is 11.33 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 12.1% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cayman Islands peaked at 12.89 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9.84 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2017.
That places Cayman Islands 123rd out of 240 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cayman Islands, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10.97 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1999 | 10.61 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 10.83 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 10.04 micrograms per cubic meter | -7.3% |
| 2002 | 11.61 micrograms per cubic meter | +15.6% |
| 2003 | 12.04 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 10.81 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.2% |
| 2005 | 11.72 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 12.14 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 11.59 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 10.62 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.4% |
| 2009 | 11.2 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 10.73 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 11.34 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 10.35 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 10.14 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 11 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 11.52 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 9.88 micrograms per cubic meter | -14.2% |
| 2017 | 9.84 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 10.97 micrograms per cubic meter | +11.5% |
| 2019 | 11.6 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 10.5 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 11.34 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 11.01 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 12.89 micrograms per cubic meter | +17.1% |
| 2024 | 11.33 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.1% |
Cayman Islands compared with similar countries
- Cayman Islands's 11.33 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.08 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.4× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Cayman Islands's 11.33 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.09 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.79 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.97 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 11.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.74 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.84 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cayman Islands
- 120 Tunisia 11.61 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 121 Belarus 11.58 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 122 Slovenia 11.51 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 124 San Marino 11.27 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 125 Czechia 11.22 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 126 Singapore 11.12 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Cayman Islands
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -26.41 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.64 °C (2025)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 94 1000 USD (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Import value 3,045 1000 USD (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Import quantity 5,116 m3 (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value 15,653 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Import value 270 1000 USD (2024)
- Veneer sheets — Import quantity 10,147 m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 0 m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 0 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cayman Islands?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Cayman Islands was 11.33 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 Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 12.89 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.84 micrograms per cubic meter in 2017.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Cayman Islands ranks 123rd out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cayman 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.