Capital city, Argentina
Air quality in Buenos Aires
10.1PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Buenos Aires was 10.1 µg/m³ in 2014, about 2.0 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³ yearly average (2014). Measured at Buenos Aires.
Quick answers
Is the air in Buenos Aires bad?
Moderate: 10.1 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.0× the WHO guideline.
How does Buenos Aires compare with the rest of Argentina?
People in Argentina breathe 14 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 10.1 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Buenos Aires City Government
- Aeropuertos Argentina
- Hospital Alemán
- Hospital Italiano
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 Spotted something out of date?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.