City in Mombasa County, Kenya
Air quality in Mombasa
10.8PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Mombasa was 10.8 µg/m³ in 2019, about 2.2 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 10.8 µg/m³ yearly average (2019). Measured at Mombasa.
- PM10: 22.8 µg/m³ (2019).
Air quality across Kenya
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mombasa | 10.8 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Nairobi | 13.1 µg/m³ | Moderate |
Quick answers
Is the air in Mombasa bad?
Moderate: 10.8 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.2× the WHO guideline.
How does Mombasa compare with the rest of Kenya?
People in Kenya breathe 20 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 10.8 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Kenya Airports Authority
- Kenya Railways
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 Spotted something out of date?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.