Capital city, Paraguay
Air quality in Asunción
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Asunción was 10.8 µg/m³ in 2024, about 2.2 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Smoke from agricultural burning in the dry season can reduce air quality in Aug–Oct.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 10.8 µg/m³ yearly average (2024). Measured at Asuncion.
- PM10: 21.1 µg/m³ (2024).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 45.7 µg/m³ (2024), mostly from traffic.
- Worst months: Aug–Oct.
- Recent average: 14.9 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 |
Quick answers
Is the air in Asunción bad?
Moderate: 10.8 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.2× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Aug–Oct.
When is the air worst in Asunción?
Smoke from agricultural burning in the dry season can reduce air quality in Aug–Oct.
How does Asunción compare with the rest of Paraguay?
People in Paraguay breathe 15 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 10.8 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Municipality of Asunción
- Paraguay Tourism Secretariat (SENATUR)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.