City in Punjab, Pakistan
Air quality in Lahore
Severely polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Lahore was 124 µg/m³ in 2019, about 24.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Often among the world's worst air in Oct–Jan from crop burning, traffic and winter inversions. Use an N95 mask and check IQAir.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 124 µg/m³ yearly average (2019). Measured at Lahore.
- Worst months: Oct–Jan.
Air quality across Pakistan
Quick answers
Is the air in Lahore bad?
Severely polluted: 124 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 24.8× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Oct–Jan.
When is the air worst in Lahore?
Often among the world's worst air in Oct–Jan from crop burning, traffic and winter inversions. Use an N95 mask and check IQAir.
How does Lahore compare with the rest of Pakistan?
People in Pakistan breathe 58 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 124 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
- Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.