Capital city, Jamaica
Air quality in Kingston
8PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Fairly clean
The annual average PM2.5 in Kingston was 8 µg/m³ in 2021, about 1.6 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 8 µg/m³ yearly average (2021). Measured at Kingston.
- Nitrogen dioxide: 20 µg/m³ (2021), mostly from traffic.
Air quality across Jamaica
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston | 8 µg/m³ | Fairly clean |
| Montego Bay | 15.3 µg/m³ | Polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in Kingston bad?
Fairly clean: 8 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 1.6× the WHO guideline.
How does Kingston compare with the rest of Jamaica?
People in Jamaica breathe 22 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 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)
- Jamaica Tourist Board
- University Hospital of the West Indies
- Norman Manley 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 Spotted something out of date?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.