Capital city, Qatar
Air quality in Doha
Severely polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Doha was 38 µg/m³ in 2021, about 7.6 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Dust storms and haze are common in spring and summer; humid heat worsens it.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 38 µg/m³ yearly average (2021). Measured at Doha.
- PM10: 150 µg/m³ (2021).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 30 µg/m³ (2021), mostly from traffic.
- Worst months: May–Jul.
- Recent average: 40 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
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| 2021 | |
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Quick answers
Is the air in Doha bad?
Severely polluted: 38 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 7.6× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in May–Jul.
When is the air worst in Doha?
Dust storms and haze are common in spring and summer; humid heat worsens it.
How does Doha compare with the rest of Qatar?
People in Qatar breathe 108 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 38 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Visit Qatar
- Doha Metro (Qatar Rail)
- Hamad International Airport
- Hayya portal
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 Spotted something out of date?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.