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

In 2020, Solomon Islands ranked #142 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: Solomon Islands: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, Solomon Islands's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 13.95.

That's down 2.4% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . Solomon Islands ranks #142 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 of 33.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 14.30; 2019
Trough: 12.72; 2004
1-year change: -2.4%
5-year change: +4.2%; +0.8% / yr
10-year change: +4.0%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	13.9543
2019	14.3002
2018	14.2731
2017	13.4341
2016	13.4720
2015	13.3890
2014	13.6743
2013	13.5787
2012	13.3169
2011	13.3086

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 Solomon Islands's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, Solomon Islands's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 13.95, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Solomon Islands's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: Solomon Islands's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) fell 2.4% from 2019 to 2020.
How does Solomon Islands rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, Solomon Islands ranked #142 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does Solomon 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 Solomon Islands is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 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.