Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Curacao
Curacao: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 6.69 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▲ Rising
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Curacao, 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
Curacao recorded 6.69 micrograms per cubic meter for exposure to air pollution from human sources in 2024.
The figure is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 48.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Curacao peaked at 7.23 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3.9 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2000.
That places Curacao 170th out of 240 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Curacao, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4.44 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1999 | 5.03 micrograms per cubic meter | +13.3% |
| 2000 | 3.9 micrograms per cubic meter | -22.5% |
| 2001 | 4.33 micrograms per cubic meter | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 4.11 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 5.05 micrograms per cubic meter | +22.9% |
| 2004 | 4.52 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.5% |
| 2005 | 5.66 micrograms per cubic meter | +25.2% |
| 2006 | 4.93 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.9% |
| 2007 | 5.3 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 5.21 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 4.65 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.7% |
| 2010 | 7.23 micrograms per cubic meter | +55.5% |
| 2011 | 5.5 micrograms per cubic meter | -23.9% |
| 2012 | 5.44 micrograms per cubic meter | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 4.97 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 4.52 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 4.49 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 5.84 micrograms per cubic meter | +30.1% |
| 2017 | 5.99 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 5.15 micrograms per cubic meter | -14.0% |
| 2019 | 5.82 micrograms per cubic meter | +13.0% |
| 2020 | 5.45 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 4.86 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.8% |
| 2022 | 5.2 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 5.91 micrograms per cubic meter | +13.7% |
| 2024 | 6.69 micrograms per cubic meter | +13.2% |
Curacao compared with similar countries
- Curacao's 6.69 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.08 micrograms per cubic meter, 83% of the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Curacao's 6.69 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.09 micrograms per cubic meter, 74% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.74 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.77 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.9 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.66 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.62 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.69 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Curacao
- 167 Jersey 6.98 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 168 Suriname 6.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 169 Canada 6.71 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 171 Trinidad and Tobago 6.29 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 172 Guernsey 6.23 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 173 Aruba 6.22 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Curacao
- Total fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate 8.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate 8.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 529 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value 1,704 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 119 t (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per unit of GDP 0 metric tons per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per capita 0.0157 metric tons per person (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 570 1000 USD (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 1,600 t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 1,600 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Curacao?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Curacao was 6.69 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 Curacao?
- The highest recorded value was 7.23 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Curacao?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9 micrograms per cubic meter in 2000.
- How does Curacao rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Curacao ranks 170th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Curacao?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Curacao 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.