City, Turkey
Air quality in Gaziantep
Severely polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Gaziantep was 43.1 µg/m³ in 2023, about 8.6 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Winter heating and traffic can bring smog; summer dust is common.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 43.1 µg/m³ yearly average (2023). Measured at Gaziantep.
- PM10: 72 µg/m³ (2023).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 85.9 µg/m³ (2023), mostly from traffic.
Air quality across Turkey
Quick answers
Is the air in Gaziantep bad?
Severely polluted: 43.1 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 8.6× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Gaziantep?
Winter heating and traffic can bring smog; summer dust is common.
How does Gaziantep compare with the rest of Turkey?
People in Turkey breathe 26 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 43.1 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Gaziantep Airport (DHMI)
- Turkish e-Visa
- Zeugma Mosaic Museum (Ministry of Culture)
- Havaş airport shuttle
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 Spotted something out of date?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.