Capital city in City of Belgrade, Serbia
Air quality in Belgrade
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Belgrade was 21.3 µg/m³ in 2024, about 4.3 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Winter inversions and heating smoke make air moderate to unhealthy; summers are generally clean. Check IQAir before outdoor runs.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 21.3 µg/m³ yearly average (2024). Measured at Belgrade.
- PM10: 32.2 µg/m³ (2024).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 43.1 µg/m³ (2024), mostly from traffic.
- Worst months: Dec–Feb.
Air quality across Serbia
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | 21.3 µg/m³ | Polluted |
| Zlatibor | 30.5 µg/m³ | Very polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in Belgrade bad?
Polluted: 21.3 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 4.3× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Dec–Feb.
When is the air worst in Belgrade?
Winter inversions and heating smoke make air moderate to unhealthy; summers are generally clean. Check IQAir before outdoor runs.
How does Belgrade compare with the rest of Serbia?
People in Serbia breathe 19 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 21.3 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
- City of Belgrade
- University Clinical Center of Serbia
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 Spotted something out of date?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.