South America
Air quality in Brazil
13µg/m³ national average
Air quality in Brazil
People in Brazil breathe an average of 13 µg/m³ of PM2.5 (2023), 3× the WHO guideline. Moderate.
Air quality by place in Brazil
Measured annual averages from the WHO Ambient Air Quality Database.
| Place | PM2.5 | Year | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro | 11 µg/m³ | 2015 | Moderate |
| São Paulo | 17 µg/m³ | 2019 | Polluted |
| Belo Horizonte | 30.1 µg/m³ | 2024 | Very polluted |
Air quality by place
Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil: Visas
- Brazil e-Visa portal
- Federal Police of Brazil (immigration)
- Speedtest Global Index: Brazil
- World Bank open data
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