City in Pomerania, Poland
Air quality in Gdansk
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Gdansk was 12.7 µg/m³ in 2024, about 2.5 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Winter smog is milder than in southern Poland thanks to sea winds.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 12.7 µg/m³ yearly average (2024). Measured at Gdansk.
- PM10: 17.2 µg/m³ (2024).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 15.6 µg/m³ (2024), mostly from traffic.
- Recent average: 13 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
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Air quality across Poland
Quick answers
Is the air in Gdansk bad?
Moderate: 12.7 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.5× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Gdansk?
Winter smog is milder than in southern Poland thanks to sea winds.
How does Gdansk compare with the rest of Poland?
People in Poland breathe 17 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 12.7 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Gdańsk public transport (ZTM)
- Gdańsk Airport
- Gdańsk tourism
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 Spotted something out of date?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.