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

In 2020, St. Lucia ranked #80 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).

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

Name: St. Lucia: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
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In 2020, St. Lucia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 23.76.

That's up 3.0% from 2019, the highest value since 2016.

The global average for this indicator in 2020 was 23.53 . St. Lucia ranks #80 globally out of 200 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 of 35.

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

Trend (2001–2020)

Highlights

Peak: 24.08; 2016
Trough: 20.61; 2011
1-year change: +3.0%
5-year change: -0.9%; -0.2% / yr
10-year change: +12.9%; +1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
2020	23.7586
2019	23.0705
2018	23.2730
2017	23.0833
2016	24.0761
2015	23.9677
2014	22.2578
2013	21.8244
2012	21.0465
2011	20.6119

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 St. Lucia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) in 2020?: In 2020, St. Lucia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) was 23.76, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is St. Lucia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rising or falling?: St. Lucia's PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter) rose 3.0% from 2019 to 2020.
How does St. Lucia rank globally on PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)?: In 2020, St. Lucia ranked #80 out of 200 countries reporting PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter).
How does St. Lucia'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 St. Lucia is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 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.