City in West Java, Indonesia
Air quality in Bandung
Very polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Bandung was 33 µg/m³ in 2014, about 6.6 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Vehicle pollution gives hazy days in the dry season, mainly Jul–Sep; the highland air is otherwise cleaner than Jakarta.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 33 µg/m³ yearly average (2014). Measured at Bandung.
Air quality across Indonesia
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Bali | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Ubud | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Canggu | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Seminyak | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Kuta | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Nusa Dua | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Sanur | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Nusa Lembongan | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Jimbaran | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Manado | 12.1 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Bandung | 33 µg/m³ | Very polluted |
| Jakarta | 33.8 µg/m³ | Very polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in Bandung bad?
Very polluted: 33 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 6.6× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Bandung?
Vehicle pollution gives hazy days in the dry season, mainly Jul–Sep; the highland air is otherwise cleaner than Jakarta.
How does Bandung compare with the rest of Indonesia?
People in Indonesia breathe 21 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 33 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Whoosh high-speed rail (KCIC)
- KAI (Indonesian railways)
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
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