Capital city in Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Air quality in Copenhagen
12PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Copenhagen was 12 µg/m³ in 2015, about 2.4 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 12 µg/m³ yearly average (2015). Measured at Kobenhavn.
- PM10: 23.6 µg/m³ (2015).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 27.4 µg/m³ (2015), mostly from traffic.
Air quality across Denmark
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Aarhus | 8 µg/m³ | Fairly clean |
| Copenhagen | 12 µg/m³ | Moderate |
Quick answers
Is the air in Copenhagen bad?
Moderate: 12 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.4× the WHO guideline.
How does Copenhagen compare with the rest of Denmark?
People in Denmark breathe 8 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 12 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Metroselskabet (Copenhagen Metro)
- Rejseplanen
- Copenhagen Airport
- Wonderful Copenhagen
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 Spotted something out of date?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.