Island in Gozo Region, Malta
Air quality in Gozo
8.7PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Fairly clean
The annual average PM2.5 in Gozo was 8.7 µg/m³ in 2024, about 1.7 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 8.7 µg/m³ yearly average (2024). Measured at Gharb, 5 km away.
- PM10: 19.3 µg/m³ (2024).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 2.4 µg/m³ (2024), mostly from traffic.
- Recent average: 8.5 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
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Air quality across Malta
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Gozo | 8.7 µg/m³ | Fairly clean |
| Valletta | 11.6 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| St. Julian's | 11.6 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Sliema | 11.6 µg/m³ | Moderate |
Quick answers
Is the air in Gozo bad?
Fairly clean: 8.7 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 1.7× the WHO guideline.
How does Gozo compare with the rest of Malta?
People in Malta breathe 11 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 8.7 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Gozo Channel
- Malta Public Transport
- Visit Gozo
- Malta International Airport
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 Spotted something out of date?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.