Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Jersey
Jersey: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 6.98 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▼ Falling
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Jersey, 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 Jersey stood at 6.98 micrograms per cubic meter.
The figure is down 11.4% on the previous year and down 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Jersey peaked at 11.07 micrograms per cubic meter in 1998 and was at its lowest, 6.51 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2020.
That places Jersey 167th 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.
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Jersey, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 11.07 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1999 | 9.69 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 8.46 micrograms per cubic meter | -12.7% |
| 2001 | 9.08 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 8.8 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 10.04 micrograms per cubic meter | +14.1% |
| 2004 | 8.04 micrograms per cubic meter | -19.9% |
| 2005 | 7.83 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 7.93 micrograms per cubic meter | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 8.31 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 8.6 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 9.01 micrograms per cubic meter | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 9.58 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 10.33 micrograms per cubic meter | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 9.9 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 9.97 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 8.58 micrograms per cubic meter | -13.9% |
| 2015 | 7.57 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.8% |
| 2016 | 8.59 micrograms per cubic meter | +13.5% |
| 2017 | 7.87 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 8.33 micrograms per cubic meter | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 7.85 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 6.51 micrograms per cubic meter | -17.1% |
| 2021 | 8.12 micrograms per cubic meter | +24.7% |
| 2022 | 7.43 micrograms per cubic meter | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 7.88 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 6.98 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.38 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.69 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.07 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.83 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.38 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.51 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.12 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jersey
- 164 Mayotte 7.13 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 165 Algeria 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 165 United States 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 168 Suriname 6.72 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 169 Canada 6.71 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 170 Curacao 6.69 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Jersey
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.05 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 2 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.486 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.2705 Percentage change (2024)
- Share of global forest area 0.0% (2025)
- Forest area 680 hectares (2025)
- Annual change in forest area vs. GDP per capita 0.3% (2025)
- Annual change in forest area 2 hectares (2025)
- Annual change in forest area as a share of forest area 0.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Jersey?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Jersey was 6.98 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 Jersey?
- The highest recorded value was 11.07 micrograms per cubic meter in 1998.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Jersey?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.51 micrograms per cubic meter in 2020.
- How does Jersey rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Jersey ranks 167th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Jersey?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jersey 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.