Life expectancy in Dominica reflects overall health outcomes, access to healthcare, living conditions, and environmental quality. In recent years the life expectancy has increased and in 2023 is 71 years old. This is relatively high compared to many developing countries. Higher life expectancy is supported by clean air, freshwater resource, and low levels of industrial pollution.
Dominica's carbon dioxide emissions per capita are very low compared to the global average. In 2024, Dominica emitted 2.58 tonnes per person, while the global average was 4.8 tonnes per person, according to the "Worldometer". This low emissions level reflects Dominica's limited industrial activity and smaller population.
Dominica generally has a good air quality, due to its large forests of , ack of heavy industry, and relatively low vehicle emissions. In 2025, the main city had an average air quiality of good in the AQI category.
Dominica's water quality is generally goof and meets the World Health Organization (WHO) standards. In many areas, there is an abundance of fresh water and protected watershed zones.
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“Air Quality Dominica: Live Air Quality and Pollution Forecasts.” Plume Labs Air Report, 2025, air.plumelabs.com/air-quality-in-dominica-aw-114735. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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