Island, Trinidad and Tobago
Air quality in Tobago
13.8PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Tobago was 13.8 µg/m³ in 2022, about 2.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 13.8 µg/m³ yearly average (2022). Measured at Signal Hill Tobago, 13 km away.
- PM10: 41.9 µg/m³ (2022).
- Recent average: 11.4 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
|---|---|
| 2022 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2019 |
Air quality across Trinidad and Tobago
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Spain | 13.4 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Tobago | 13.8 µg/m³ | Moderate |
Quick answers
Is the air in Tobago bad?
Moderate: 13.8 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.8× the WHO guideline.
How does Tobago compare with the rest of Trinidad and Tobago?
People in Trinidad and Tobago breathe 14 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 13.8 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Trinidad and Tobago Tourism
- Caribbean Airlines
Annual averages are measured values reported to the WHO; check a live map for today's air. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.