Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Uruguay
Uruguay: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 11.9 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Uruguay, 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 Uruguay is 11.9 µg/m³, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Uruguay peaked at 12.5 µg/m³ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 11.1 µg/m³, in 2004.
Uruguay ranks 148th of 241 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.45 µg/m³ | 11.2 µg/m³ | 11.7 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 11.96 µg/m³ | 11.1 µg/m³ | 12.4 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.89 µg/m³ | 11.3 µg/m³ | 12.4 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.12 µg/m³ | 11.8 µg/m³ | 12.5 µg/m³ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More environment data for Uruguay
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 44.63 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 13.18 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 22.96 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.1213 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.0428 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0578 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 28.5 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0117 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0191 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 5.28 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in Uruguay?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Uruguay was 11.9 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 12.5 µg/m³ in 2022.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.1 µg/m³ in 2004.
- How does Uruguay rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Uruguay ranks 148th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.