City in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
Air quality in Tabriz
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Tabriz was 20 µg/m³ in 2020, about 4.0 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Industrial and traffic smog can build in cold, still winter weather.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 20 µg/m³ yearly average (2020). Measured at Tabriz.
- Worst months: Dec–Feb.
- Recent average: 24.2 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
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| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
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Air quality across Iran
Quick answers
Is the air in Tabriz bad?
Polluted: 20 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 4.0× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Dec–Feb.
When is the air worst in Tabriz?
Industrial and traffic smog can build in cold, still winter weather.
How does Tabriz compare with the rest of Iran?
People in Iran breathe 40 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 20 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Iran e-visa portal (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- UNESCO: Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex
- UK FCDO travel advice: Iran
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 Spotted something out of date?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.