City in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Air quality in Manado
12.1PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Manado was 12.1 µg/m³ in 2021, about 2.4 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 12.1 µg/m³ yearly average (2021). Measured at North Sulawesi, 1 km away.
- PM10: 14 µg/m³ (2021).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 16.6 µg/m³ (2021), mostly from traffic.
- Recent average: 11.8 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
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| 2021 | |
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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 Manado bad?
Moderate: 12.1 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.4× the WHO guideline.
How does Manado compare with the rest of Indonesia?
People in Indonesia breathe 21 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 12.1 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- InJourney Airports (Indonesian airports)
- Siloam Hospitals
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 Spotted something out of date?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.