Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 15 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Cayman Islands, 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
Cayman Islands recorded 15 µg/m³ for exposure to outdoor air pollution in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.1% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Cayman Islands peaked at 16.5 µg/m³ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13.8 µg/m³, in 1999.
Cayman Islands ranks 120th of 241 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Cayman Islands, year by year
| Year | µg/m³ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 15.1 µg/m³ | — |
| 1999 | 13.8 µg/m³ | -8.6% |
| 2000 | 14.7 µg/m³ | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 14 µg/m³ | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 15.4 µg/m³ | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 16 µg/m³ | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 14.5 µg/m³ | -9.4% |
| 2005 | 15.4 µg/m³ | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 16 µg/m³ | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 16.4 µg/m³ | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 14.8 µg/m³ | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 15.2 µg/m³ | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 14 µg/m³ | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 15.1 µg/m³ | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 14.6 µg/m³ | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 14.4 µg/m³ | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 15 µg/m³ | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 15.9 µg/m³ | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 13.8 µg/m³ | -13.2% |
| 2017 | 13.8 µg/m³ | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 15.3 µg/m³ | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 15.1 µg/m³ | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 14.5 µg/m³ | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 15.3 µg/m³ | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 14.7 µg/m³ | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 16.5 µg/m³ | +12.2% |
| 2024 | 15 µg/m³ | -9.1% |
Cayman Islands compared with similar countries
- Cayman Islands's 15 µg/m³ is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.3 µg/m³, 1.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Cayman Islands's 15 µg/m³ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13.75 µg/m³, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.45 µg/m³ | 13.8 µg/m³ | 15.1 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 15.24 µg/m³ | 14 µg/m³ | 16.4 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.7 µg/m³ | 13.8 µg/m³ | 15.9 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.2 µg/m³ | 14.5 µg/m³ | 16.5 µg/m³ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cayman Islands
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- Temperature change 1.64 °C (2025)
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- Wood-based panels — Import value 3,045 1000 USD (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Import quantity 5,116 m3 (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in Cayman Islands?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Cayman Islands was 15 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 Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 16.5 µg/m³ in 2023.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.8 µg/m³ in 1999.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Cayman Islands ranks 120th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cayman Islands 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.