Capital city, Cuba
Air quality in Havana
Very polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Havana was 35 µg/m³ in 2015, about 7.0 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Old cars and generator fumes cause smoggy streets in Centro Habana and Habana Vieja.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 35 µg/m³ yearly average (2015). Measured at La habana.
Quick answers
Is the air in Havana bad?
Very polluted: 35 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 7.0× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Havana?
Old cars and generator fumes cause smoggy streets in Centro Habana and Habana Vieja.
How does Havana compare with the rest of Cuba?
People in Cuba breathe 9 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 35 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Cuban tourism portal (Ministry of Tourism)
- ETECSA
- Viazul
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