Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Guatemala
Guatemala: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 27.7 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Guatemala, 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
The most recent figure for exposure to outdoor air pollution in Guatemala is 27.7 µg/m³, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and up 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Guatemala peaked at 35.7 µg/m³ in 1998 and was at its lowest, 20.4 µg/m³, in 2004.
That places Guatemala 51st out of 241 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.1 µg/m³ | 20.5 µg/m³ | 35.7 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 24.58 µg/m³ | 20.4 µg/m³ | 28.4 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.63 µg/m³ | 22.6 µg/m³ | 27.1 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.94 µg/m³ | 23.6 µg/m³ | 27.7 µg/m³ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More environment data for Guatemala
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 43.47 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 2.36 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 7.48 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 2.72 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.25 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0037 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 18.19 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0646 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0524 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 7.62 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in Guatemala?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Guatemala was 27.7 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 35.7 µg/m³ in 1998.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.4 µg/m³ in 2004.
- How does Guatemala rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Guatemala ranks 51st out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.