Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 2.81 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▼ Falling
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Falkland 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 Falkland Islands stood at 2.81 micrograms per cubic meter.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Falkland Islands peaked at 3.54 micrograms per cubic meter in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.2 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2016.
That places Falkland Islands 209th out of 240 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 2.45 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.66 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.54 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.59 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.2 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.66 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Falkland Islands
- 206 United States Virgin Islands 2.96 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 207 New Caledonia 2.9 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 208 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 2.84 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 210 Bermuda 2.8 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 211 Saint Martin (French part) 2.78 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 212 Saint Barthelemy 2.76 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Falkland Islands
- Share of global forest area 0.0% (2025)
- Forest area 0 hectares (2025)
- Change in domestic forest area vs. deforestation embedded in imported goods 0 hectares (2025)
- Annual change in forest area 0 hectares (2025)
- Emissions of air pollutants 643.99 tonnes (2022)
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution 9.7 µg/m³ (2024)
- Grazing land use over the long-term 1.03 million hectares (2025)
- Land use over the long-term 1.03 million hectares (2025)
- Using at least basic drinking water sources in urban vs. rural areas 100.0% (2024)
- Share of urban population using at least basic water services 100.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Falkland Islands?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Falkland Islands was 2.81 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 Falkland Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 3.54 micrograms per cubic meter in 2007.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Falkland Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2 micrograms per cubic meter in 2016.
- How does Falkland Islands rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Falkland Islands ranks 209th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Falkland Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Falkland 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.