Capital city, Panama
Air quality in Panama City
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Panama City was 14 µg/m³ in 2013, about 2.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Traffic fumes and humidity can feel heavy; air is usually acceptable.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 14 µg/m³ yearly average (2013). Measured at Panama, 3 km away.
- PM10: 31 µg/m³ (2013).
Quick answers
Is the air in Panama City bad?
Moderate: 14 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.8× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Panama City?
Traffic fumes and humidity can feel heavy; air is usually acceptable.
How does Panama City compare with the rest of Panama?
People in Panama breathe 15 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 14 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Metro de Panamá
- Tocumen International Airport
- Panama Tourism Authority (ATP)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.