City in South Holland, Netherlands
Air quality in Rotterdam
15PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Rotterdam was 15 µg/m³ in 2013, about 3.0 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 15 µg/m³ yearly average (2013). Measured at Rotterdam.
- PM10: 23 µg/m³ (2013).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 38 µg/m³ (2013), mostly from traffic.
Air quality across Netherlands
Quick answers
Is the air in Rotterdam bad?
Moderate: 15 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 3.0× the WHO guideline.
How does Rotterdam compare with the rest of Netherlands?
People in Netherlands breathe 9 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 15 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- RET Rotterdam public transport
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Rotterdam Tourist Information
- NS Dutch 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 Spotted something out of date?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.