Town in Southwestern, North Macedonia
Air quality in Ohrid
18.8PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Ohrid was 18.8 µg/m³ in 2025, about 3.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 18.8 µg/m³ yearly average (2025). Measured at Ohrid.
- PM10: 31 µg/m³ (2025).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 22.5 µg/m³ (2025), mostly from traffic.
Air quality across North Macedonia
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Ohrid | 18.8 µg/m³ | Polluted |
| Skopje | 22.9 µg/m³ | Polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in Ohrid bad?
Polluted: 18.8 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 3.8× the WHO guideline.
How does Ohrid compare with the rest of North Macedonia?
People in North Macedonia breathe 22 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 18.8 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Ohrid Airport (TAV Macedonia)
- Ohrid Tourism
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 Spotted something out of date?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.