City in Lagos State, Nigeria
Air quality in Lagos
Very polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Lagos was 27 µg/m³ in 2010, about 5.4 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Harmattan dust, traffic and generator fumes make air poor, worst in Dec–Feb.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 27 µg/m³ yearly average (2010). Measured at Lagos.
- Worst months: Dec–Feb.
Quick answers
Is the air in Lagos bad?
Very polluted: 27 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 5.4× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Dec–Feb.
When is the air worst in Lagos?
Harmattan dust, traffic and generator fumes make air poor, worst in Dec–Feb.
How does Lagos compare with the rest of Nigeria?
People in Nigeria breathe 66 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)
- Nigeria Immigration Service
- Lagos State Government
- Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
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 Spotted something out of date?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.