Exposure to outdoor air pollution in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 6.1 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in United States Virgin 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
In 2024, exposure to outdoor air pollution in United States Virgin Islands stood at 6.1 µg/m³.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 7.3 µg/m³ in 1999 and was at its lowest, 5.2 µg/m³, in 2004.
United States Virgin Islands ranks 204th of 241 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.8 µg/m³ | 6.3 µg/m³ | 7.3 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 6.05 µg/m³ | 5.2 µg/m³ | 6.6 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.06 µg/m³ | 5.2 µg/m³ | 7 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.1 µg/m³ | 5.5 µg/m³ | 6.5 µg/m³ | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States Virgin Islands
- 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 Anguilla 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 United States Virgin Islands
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 0.0245 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 0.2347 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 0.0169 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.0192 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.0023 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes 0.0002 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.0002 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 0.0019 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.0001 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in United States Virgin Islands?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in United States Virgin Islands 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 United States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 7.3 µg/m³ in 1999.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.2 µg/m³ in 2004.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 204th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States Virgin 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.