Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Guatemala
Guatemala: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 27.24 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Guatemala, 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 Guatemala is 27.24 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Guatemala peaked at 34.46 micrograms per cubic meter in 1998 and was at its lowest, 18.87 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2004.
Guatemala ranks 30th of 240 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.77 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.07 micrograms per cubic meter | 34.46 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 23.2 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.74 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.51 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 23.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.24 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 27 Honduras 28.77 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 28 Iran 28.74 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 29 Gabon 28.49 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 31 Armenia 26.79 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 32 Laos 26.73 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 33 Jordan 25.96 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Guatemala
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 43.47 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 2.36 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 7.48 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 2.72 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.25 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0037 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 18.19 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0646 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0524 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 7.62 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Guatemala?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Guatemala was 27.24 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 34.46 micrograms per cubic meter in 1998.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.87 micrograms per cubic meter in 2004.
- How does Guatemala rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Guatemala ranks 30th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.