District in Manila, Philippines
Air quality in BGC
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in BGC was 23 µg/m³ in 2016, about 4.6 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Traffic fumes and haze can push air quality to unhealthy on dry-season days.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 23 µg/m³ yearly average (2016). Measured at Taguig.
Air quality across Philippines
Quick answers
Is the air in BGC bad?
Polluted: 23 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 4.6× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in BGC?
Traffic fumes and haze can push air quality to unhealthy on dry-season days.
How does BGC compare with the rest of Philippines?
People in Philippines breathe 22 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 23 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
- NAIA (Manila International Airport Authority)
- St. Luke's Medical Center
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 Spotted something out of date?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.