Capital city in North Holland, Netherlands
Air quality in Amsterdam
15PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Amsterdam was 15 µg/m³ in 2013, about 3.0 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 15 µg/m³ yearly average (2013). Measured at Amsterdam.
- PM10: 24 µg/m³ (2013).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 36 µg/m³ (2013), mostly from traffic.
Air quality across Netherlands
Quick answers
Is the air in Amsterdam bad?
Moderate: 15 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 3.0× the WHO guideline.
How does Amsterdam compare with the rest of Netherlands?
People in Netherlands breathe 9 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 15 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- GVB Amsterdam transport
- Schiphol Airport
- NS Dutch Railways
- I amsterdam
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 Spotted something out of date?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.