Africa
Air quality in South Africa
28µg/m³ national average
Air quality in South Africa
People in South Africa breathe an average of 28 µg/m³ of PM2.5 (2023), 6× the WHO guideline. Very polluted.
Air quality by place in South Africa
Measured annual averages from the WHO Ambient Air Quality Database.
| Place | PM2.5 | Year | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Elizabeth | 14 µg/m³ | 2021 | Moderate |
| Durban | 17 µg/m³ | 2021 | Polluted |
| Johannesburg | 22.7 µg/m³ | 2018 | Polluted |
Air quality by place
Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: South Africa
- SARS Customs online traveller declaration
- Department of Home Affairs: Remote Work Visa requirements
- Speedtest Global Index: South Africa
- World Bank open data
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