Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 8.87 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▼ Falling
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1990–2023
Source: Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
Saint Kitts and Nevis recorded 8.87 micrograms per cubic meter for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in 2023.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and up 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 11.11 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990 and was at its lowest, 8.07 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2013.
That places Saint Kitts and Nevis 162nd 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 | 10.91 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.56 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.07 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.96 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.27 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.74 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis
- 159 Cuba 9.45 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 160 Seychelles 9.26 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 161 Andorra 8.88 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 163 Germany 8.81 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 164 Portugal 8.77 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 165 Netherlands 8.59 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 8.87 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023, according to Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 11.11 micrograms per cubic meter in 1990.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.07 micrograms per cubic meter in 2013.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 162nd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis data come from?
- The figures come from Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Population-weighted average level of exposure to concentrations of suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Exposure is measured in micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³).