Capital city, Uruguay
Air quality in Montevideo
12PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Montevideo was 12 µg/m³ in 2018, about 2.4 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 12 µg/m³ yearly average (2018). Measured at Montevideo.
- PM10: 19 µg/m³ (2018).
Quick answers
Is the air in Montevideo bad?
Moderate: 12 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.4× the WHO guideline.
How does Montevideo compare with the rest of Uruguay?
People in Uruguay breathe 11 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 12 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Montevideo Municipality
- Carrasco International Airport
- Hospital Británico
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 Spotted something out of date?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.