Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Christmas Island
Christmas Island: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 2.08 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▲ Rising
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Christmas Island, 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
Christmas Island recorded 2.08 micrograms per cubic meter for exposure to air pollution from human sources in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is down 29.7% on the previous year and down 50.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Christmas Island peaked at 4.23 micrograms per cubic meter in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2.08 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2024.
That places Christmas Island 219th out of 240 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.99 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.79 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.19 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.73 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.08 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Christmas Island
- 216 Faroe Islands 2.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 217 Anguilla 2.47 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 218 Saint Helena 2.46 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 220 United States Minor Outlying Islands 1.95 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 221 Cocos Islands 1.81 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 222 Norfolk Island 1.71 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Christmas Island
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution 3.7 µg/m³ (2024)
- Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected 63.0% (2024)
- Protected area coverage of marine key biodiversity areas 63.0% (2024)
- Forest certified for sustainable use 0 thousands of hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Christmas Island?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Christmas Island was 2.08 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 Christmas Island?
- The highest recorded value was 4.23 micrograms per cubic meter in 2014.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Christmas Island?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.08 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024.
- How does Christmas Island rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Christmas Island ranks 219th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Christmas Island?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Christmas Island 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.