Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Pitcairn
Pitcairn: Exposure to air pollution from human sources was 1.64 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024. ▲ Rising
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Pitcairn, 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 Pitcairn is 1.64 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.5% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to air pollution from human sources in Pitcairn peaked at 1.92 micrograms per cubic meter in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.1 micrograms per cubic meter, in 1998.
That places Pitcairn 224th out of 240 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Pitcairn, year by year
| Year | micrograms per cubic meter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1.1 micrograms per cubic meter | — |
| 1999 | 1.3 micrograms per cubic meter | +18.2% |
| 2000 | 1.3 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.46 micrograms per cubic meter | +12.3% |
| 2002 | 1.6 micrograms per cubic meter | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 1.5 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 1.6 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 1.6 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.66 micrograms per cubic meter | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 1.77 micrograms per cubic meter | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 1.92 micrograms per cubic meter | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 1.86 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 1.6 micrograms per cubic meter | -14.0% |
| 2011 | 1.6 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.86 micrograms per cubic meter | +16.2% |
| 2013 | 1.74 micrograms per cubic meter | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 1.66 micrograms per cubic meter | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 1.65 micrograms per cubic meter | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 1.5 micrograms per cubic meter | -9.1% |
| 2017 | 1.8 micrograms per cubic meter | +20.0% |
| 2018 | 1.76 micrograms per cubic meter | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 1.7 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 1.7 micrograms per cubic meter | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.5 micrograms per cubic meter | -11.8% |
| 2022 | 1.8 micrograms per cubic meter | +20.0% |
| 2023 | 1.7 micrograms per cubic meter | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 1.64 micrograms per cubic meter | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.2 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.1 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.63 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.69 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.86 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.67 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.8 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pitcairn
- 221 Cocos Islands 1.81 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 222 Norfolk Island 1.71 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 223 Tuvalu 1.7 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 225 Tonga 1.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 226 Wallis and Futuna 1.45 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 227 Palau 1.4 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More environment data for Pitcairn
- Temperature change 0.457 °C (2011)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 74.16 % change on previous year (2011)
- Standard Deviation 0.573 °C (2011)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 22 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Export value 0 1000 USD (2024)
- Plywood and LVL — Import quantity 0 m3 (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 10 t (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value 77 1000 USD (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 0 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Import value 0 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to air pollution from human sources in Pitcairn?
- Exposure to air pollution from human sources in Pitcairn was 1.64 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 Pitcairn?
- The highest recorded value was 1.92 micrograms per cubic meter in 2008.
- What is the lowest exposure to air pollution from human sources recorded in Pitcairn?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1 micrograms per cubic meter in 1998.
- How does Pitcairn rank for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Pitcairn ranks 224th out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to air pollution from human sources rising or falling in Pitcairn?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pitcairn 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.