Capital city in Amman Governorate, Jordan
Air quality in Amman
Very polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Amman was 29 µg/m³ in 2021, about 5.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Dust storms in spring and winter heating smog can raise particulates on some days.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 29 µg/m³ yearly average (2021). Measured at Amman.
- Nitrogen dioxide: 22 µg/m³ (2021), mostly from traffic.
- Recent average: 28 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
|---|---|
| 2021 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2015 |
Quick answers
Is the air in Amman bad?
Very polluted: 29 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 5.8× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Amman?
Dust storms in spring and winter heating smog can raise particulates on some days.
How does Amman compare with the rest of Jordan?
People in Jordan breathe 33 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 29 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Visit Jordan
- Jordan Pass
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 Spotted something out of date?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.