Capital city, Indonesia
Air quality in Jakarta
Very polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Jakarta was 33.8 µg/m³ in 2021, about 6.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. PM2.5 often reaches unhealthy levels, especially in the dry season; check IQAir and wear an N95 on bad days.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 33.8 µg/m³ yearly average (2021). Measured at DKI Jakarta.
- PM10: 33.6 µg/m³ (2021).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 35.8 µg/m³ (2021), mostly from traffic.
- Worst months: Jun–Sep.
- Recent average: 35.5 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
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| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
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Air quality across Indonesia
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Bali | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Ubud | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Canggu | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Seminyak | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Kuta | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Nusa Dua | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Sanur | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Nusa Lembongan | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Jimbaran | 11.9 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Manado | 12.1 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Bandung | 33 µg/m³ | Very polluted |
| Jakarta | 33.8 µg/m³ | Very polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in Jakarta bad?
Very polluted: 33.8 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 6.8× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Jun–Sep.
When is the air worst in Jakarta?
PM2.5 often reaches unhealthy levels, especially in the dry season; check IQAir and wear an N95 on bad days.
How does Jakarta compare with the rest of Indonesia?
People in Indonesia breathe 21 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 33.8 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- MRT Jakarta
- TransJakarta
- Soekarno–Hatta Airport
- KAI Commuter
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 Spotted something out of date?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.