City, Vietnam
Air quality in Ho Chi Minh City
Very polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Ho Chi Minh City was 27 µg/m³ in 2019, about 5.4 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Traffic haze is moderate; PM2.5 is often unhealthy in the dry season, especially Dec–Mar.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 27 µg/m³ yearly average (2019). Measured at Ho chi minh city.
- Worst months: Dec–Mar.
- Recent average: 31.8 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
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Air quality across Vietnam
Quick answers
Is the air in Ho Chi Minh City bad?
Very polluted: 27 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 5.4× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Dec–Mar.
When is the air worst in Ho Chi Minh City?
Traffic haze is moderate; PM2.5 is often unhealthy in the dry season, especially Dec–Mar.
How does Ho Chi Minh City compare with the rest of Vietnam?
People in Vietnam breathe 25 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 27 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Tan Son Nhat Airport (ACV)
- Grab Vietnam
- FV Hospital
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