City, Vietnam
Air quality in Can Tho
16PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Can Tho was 16 µg/m³ in 2020, about 3.2 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 16 µg/m³ yearly average (2020). Measured at Can Tho.
Air quality across Vietnam
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | 13.8 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Can Tho | 16 µg/m³ | Polluted |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 27 µg/m³ | Very polluted |
| Hanoi | 47.9 µg/m³ | Severely polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in Can Tho bad?
Polluted: 16 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 3.2× the WHO guideline.
How does Can Tho compare with the rest of Vietnam?
People in Vietnam breathe 25 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 16 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Vietnam National Authority of Tourism
- Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital
- Grab Vietnam
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