Capital city, Czech Republic
Air quality in Prague
18PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Prague was 18 µg/m³ in 2013, about 3.6 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 18 µg/m³ yearly average (2013). Measured at Prague.
- PM10: 27 µg/m³ (2013).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 32 µg/m³ (2013), mostly from traffic.
Air quality across Czech Republic
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Brno | 16 µg/m³ | Polluted |
| Prague | 18 µg/m³ | Polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in Prague bad?
Polluted: 18 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 3.6× the WHO guideline.
How does Prague compare with the rest of Czech Republic?
People in Czech Republic breathe 13 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 18 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Prague public transport (DPP)
- Prague Airport
- Prague city 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 Spotted something out of date?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.