How does Honduras rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?

In 2020, Honduras ranked #97 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

Honduras: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)

Name: Honduras: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2020, Honduras's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 20.31.

That's up 12.0% from 2019, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Honduras ranks #97 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #16 of 35.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3) • Data as of 2020

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 30.88; 2001
Trough: 18.14; 2019
1-year change: +12.0%
5-year change: -17.7%; -3.8% / yr
10-year change: -13.9%; -1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	20.3137
2019	18.1437
2018	20.5176
2017	22.0571
2016	22.8830
2015	24.6932
2014	24.1970
2013	26.2101
2012	24.2091
2011	27.5474

About PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)

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.

Indicator code: EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 • Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Honduras's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Honduras's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 20.31, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Honduras's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Honduras's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rose 12.0% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Honduras rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Honduras ranked #97 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Honduras's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) compare to the world average?: The global average for PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020 was 23.53, so Honduras is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #16 of 35.
What is PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) and how is it measured?: 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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3), CC BY 4.0.