Capital city in National District, Dominican Republic
Air quality in Santo Domingo
Severely polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Santo Domingo was 56 µg/m³ in 2021, about 11.2 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Traffic pollution and Saharan dust can raise PM levels in summer; usually moderate.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 56 µg/m³ yearly average (2021). Measured at Distrito Nacional.
- PM10: 79 µg/m³ (2021).
- Recent average: 48.7 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
|---|---|
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 |
Air quality across Dominican Republic
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo | 56 µg/m³ | Severely polluted |
| Puerto Plata | 66 µg/m³ | Severely polluted |
| Sosúa | 66 µg/m³ | Severely polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in Santo Domingo bad?
Severely polluted: 56 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 11.2× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Santo Domingo?
Traffic pollution and Saharan dust can raise PM levels in summer; usually moderate.
How does Santo Domingo compare with the rest of Dominican Republic?
People in Dominican Republic breathe 14 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 56 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 Santo Domingo (OPRET)
- Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism
- CEDIMAT
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