Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Guernsey
Guernsey: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 6.23 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▼ Falling
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Guernsey, 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 Guernsey stood at 6.23 micrograms per cubic meter.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.6% on the previous year and down 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Guernsey peaked at 10.44 micrograms per cubic meter in 1998 and was at its lowest, 6.14 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2020.
That places Guernsey 172nd out of 240 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.55 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 7.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.84 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 9 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.39 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guernsey
- 169 Canada 6.71 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 170 Curacao 6.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 171 Trinidad and Tobago 6.29 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 173 Aruba 6.22 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 174 Estonia 6.1 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 175 French Guiana 5.92 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Guernsey
- Forest area 470 hectares (2025)
- Share of global forest area 0.0% (2025)
- Annual change in forest area as a share of forest area 0.0% (2025)
- Annual change in forest area 0 hectares (2025)
- Annual change in forest area vs. GDP per capita 0.0% (2025)
- Change in domestic forest area vs. deforestation embedded in imported goods 0 hectares (2025)
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution 7.4 µg/m³ (2024)
- Share of terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas that are protected 11.0% (2024)
- Protected area coverage of marine key biodiversity areas 11.0% (2024)
- Forest certified for sustainable use 0 thousands of hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Guernsey?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Guernsey was 6.23 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 Guernsey?
- The highest recorded value was 10.44 micrograms per cubic meter in 1998.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Guernsey?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.14 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
- How does Guernsey rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Guernsey ranks 172nd out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Guernsey?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guernsey 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.