Capital city in Capital Governorate, Bahrain
Air quality in Manama
Severely polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Manama was 49 µg/m³ in 2019, about 9.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Dust storms and haze are common in spring and summer.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 49 µg/m³ yearly average (2019). Measured at Manama.
- PM10: 128 µg/m³ (2019).
- Worst months: Apr–Jul.
- Recent average: 58.4 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
|---|---|
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 |
Quick answers
Is the air in Manama bad?
Severely polluted: 49 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 9.8× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Apr–Jul.
When is the air worst in Manama?
Dust storms and haze are common in spring and summer.
How does Manama compare with the rest of Bahrain?
People in Bahrain breathe 57 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 49 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Bahrain Tourism
- Bahrain eVisa
- Bahrain Airport Company
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 Spotted something out of date?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.