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

In 2020, Northern Mariana Islands ranked #168 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Northern Mariana Islands: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Northern Mariana Islands's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 9.71.

That's down 1.3% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Northern Mariana Islands ranks #168 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 33.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 10.04; 2015
Trough: 7.49; 2011
1-year change: -1.3%
5-year change: -3.2%; -0.6% / yr
10-year change: +26.6%; +2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	9.7146
2019	9.8414
2018	9.6241
2017	8.6644
2016	8.8499
2015	10.0354
2014	7.9502
2013	8.3413
2012	7.5053
2011	7.4870

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 Northern Mariana Islands's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Northern Mariana Islands's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 9.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Northern Mariana Islands's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Northern Mariana Islands's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) fell 1.3% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Northern Mariana Islands rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Northern Mariana Islands ranked #168 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Northern Mariana Islands'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 Northern Mariana Islands is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 33.
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.