Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Gibraltar
Gibraltar: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 8.7 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Gibraltar, 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 Gibraltar stood at 8.7 micrograms per cubic meter.
The figure is down 10.1% on the previous year and up 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Gibraltar peaked at 9.68 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6.9 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2010.
Gibraltar ranks 145th of 240 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Gibraltar, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8.45 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1999 | 8.85 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 8.33 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 8.62 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 9.03 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 8.64 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 8.28 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 8.46 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 8.82 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 9.36 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 7.4 micrograms per cubic meter | -20.9% |
| 2009 | 7.72 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 6.9 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.6% |
| 2011 | 8.32 micrograms per cubic meter | +20.6% |
| 2012 | 8.31 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 8.58 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 7.48 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.8% |
| 2015 | 9.28 micrograms per cubic meter | +24.1% |
| 2016 | 7.71 micrograms per cubic meter | -16.9% |
| 2017 | 7.77 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 8.88 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 9.24 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 8.1 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.3% |
| 2021 | 8.27 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 8.49 micrograms per cubic meter | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 9.68 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.0% |
| 2024 | 8.7 micrograms per cubic meter | -10.1% |
Gibraltar compared with similar countries
- Gibraltar's 8.7 micrograms per cubic meter is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.08 micrograms per cubic meter, 1.1× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Gibraltar's 8.7 micrograms per cubic meter is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.25 micrograms per cubic meter, 77% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.45 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.47 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.36 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.25 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.9 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.1 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.68 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gibraltar
- 142 Madagascar 9.06 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 143 Netherlands 8.93 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 144 Dominican Republic 8.71 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 146 Germany 8.54 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 147 Belgium 8.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 148 Brunei 8.45 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Gibraltar
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.43 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.29 °C (2025)
- Wood charcoal — Production 0 t (2024)
- Sawnwood — Import quantity 839 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 0 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 0 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 9 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Gibraltar?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Gibraltar was 8.7 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 Gibraltar?
- The highest recorded value was 9.68 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Gibraltar?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.9 micrograms per cubic meter in 2010.
- How does Gibraltar rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Gibraltar ranks 145th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Gibraltar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Gibraltar 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.