PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure was 4.1 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Marshall Islands, 1990–2023
Source: Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Marshall Islands is 4.1 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.8% on the previous year and down 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Marshall Islands peaked at 5.43 micrograms per cubic meter in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2019.
That places Marshall Islands 195th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.77 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.58 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 5 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.56 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.43 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.34 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.1 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Marshall Islands
- 192 Samoa 4.58 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 193 Finland 4.57 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 194 American Samoa 4.33 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 196 Kiribati 3.87 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 197 Micronesia (country) 3.52 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 198 Guam 3.47 micrograms per cubic meter compare
More urban development data for Marshall Islands
- Population density 215.71 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO guidel 100.0% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Marshall Islands?
- Pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure in Marshall Islands was 4.1 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023, according to Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network.
- What is the highest pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure recorded in Marshall Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 5.43 micrograms per cubic meter in 2011.
- What is the lowest pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure recorded in Marshall Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 micrograms per cubic meter in 2019.
- How does Marshall Islands rank for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure?
- Marshall Islands ranks 195th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure rising or falling in Marshall Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Marshall Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network, published as part of PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Population-weighted exposure to ambient PM2.5 pollution is defined as the average level of exposure of a nation's population to concentrations of suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter, which are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing severe health damage. Exposure is calculated by weighting mean annual concentrations of PM2.5 by population in both urban and rural areas.