Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Anguilla
Anguilla: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 6.1 µg/m³ in 2024. ▼ Falling
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Anguilla, 1998–2024
Source: SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in µg/m³.
Analysis
In 2024, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Anguilla stood at 6.1 µg/m³.
The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Anguilla peaked at 8.6 µg/m³ in 1999 and was at its lowest, 5.4 µg/m³, in 2013.
Anguilla ranks 204th of 241 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Anguilla, year by year
| Year | µg/m³ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8.3 µg/m³ | — |
| 1999 | 8.6 µg/m³ | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 8.3 µg/m³ | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 8.4 µg/m³ | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 8.4 µg/m³ | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 6.8 µg/m³ | -19.0% |
| 2004 | 5.9 µg/m³ | -13.2% |
| 2005 | 6.6 µg/m³ | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 6.8 µg/m³ | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 6.7 µg/m³ | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 6.1 µg/m³ | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 6.4 µg/m³ | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 7.5 µg/m³ | +17.2% |
| 2011 | 5.9 µg/m³ | -21.3% |
| 2012 | 6.9 µg/m³ | +16.9% |
| 2013 | 5.4 µg/m³ | -21.7% |
| 2014 | 6.3 µg/m³ | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 6.5 µg/m³ | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 6.5 µg/m³ | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 6.8 µg/m³ | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 6.8 µg/m³ | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 6.5 µg/m³ | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 6.2 µg/m³ | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 6.3 µg/m³ | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 5.6 µg/m³ | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 6.5 µg/m³ | +16.1% |
| 2024 | 6.1 µg/m³ | -6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.45 µg/m³ | 8.3 µg/m³ | 8.6 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 7.04 µg/m³ | 5.9 µg/m³ | 8.4 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.51 µg/m³ | 5.4 µg/m³ | 7.5 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.14 µg/m³ | 5.6 µg/m³ | 6.5 µg/m³ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Anguilla
- 201 Saint Barthelemy 6.6 µg/m³ compare
- 201 Saint Martin (French part) 6.6 µg/m³ compare
- 203 Isle of Man 6.5 µg/m³ compare
- 204 United States Virgin Islands 6.1 µg/m³ compare
- 206 Vanuatu 5.8 µg/m³ compare
- 207 British Virgin Islands 5.7 µg/m³ compare
- 207 Fiji 5.7 µg/m³ compare
- 207 Sweden 5.7 µg/m³ compare
More environment data for Anguilla
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.264 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.15 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 1.19 % (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Import value 628.35 1000 USD (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Export value 0.126 1000 USD (2024)
- Country area — Area 9.06 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area — Area 9.06 1000 ha (2024)
- Value Added Deflator (Agriculture, forestry and fishery) — Value US$ 205.87 USD (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value Standard 14.05 million SLC (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in Anguilla?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Anguilla was 6.1 µg/m³ in 2024, according to SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Anguilla?
- The highest recorded value was 8.6 µg/m³ in 1999.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Anguilla?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.4 µg/m³ in 2013.
- How does Anguilla rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Anguilla ranks 204th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Anguilla?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Anguilla data come from?
- The figures come from SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Exposure to outdoor air pollution. 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.