Capital city, Tajikistan
Air quality in Dushanbe
Severely polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Dushanbe was 71.5 µg/m³ in 2019, about 14.3 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Dust and winter smoke from heating can make air poor, especially Dec–Feb.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 71.5 µg/m³ yearly average (2019). Measured at Dushanbe.
- Worst months: Dec–Feb.
Quick answers
Is the air in Dushanbe bad?
Severely polluted: 71.5 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 14.3× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Dec–Feb.
When is the air worst in Dushanbe?
Dust and winter smoke from heating can make air poor, especially Dec–Feb.
How does Dushanbe compare with the rest of Tajikistan?
People in Tajikistan breathe 33 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 71.5 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Tajikistan e-visa portal
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