Town, Cambodia
Air quality in Kampot
13PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Kampot was 13 µg/m³ in 2021, about 2.6 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 13 µg/m³ yearly average (2021). Measured at Kompot.
Air quality across Cambodia
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Kep | 10 µg/m³ | Fairly clean |
| Kampot | 13 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Phnom Penh | 19 µg/m³ | Polluted |
| Sihanoukville | 19 µg/m³ | Polluted |
| Battambang | 35 µg/m³ | Very polluted |
| Siem Reap | 37 µg/m³ | Severely polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in Kampot bad?
Moderate: 13 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.6× the WHO guideline.
How does Kampot compare with the rest of Cambodia?
People in Cambodia breathe 19 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 13 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Cambodia Ministry of Tourism
- Giant Ibis Transport
- Cambodia e-Visa
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 Spotted something out of date?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.