City in Pirkanmaa, Finland
Air quality in Tampere
5PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Meets the WHO guideline
The annual average PM2.5 in Tampere was 5 µg/m³ in 2021, about 1.0 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 5 µg/m³ yearly average (2021). Measured at Tampere.
- PM10: 11 µg/m³ (2021).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 14 µg/m³ (2021), mostly from traffic.
- Recent average: 5 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
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Air quality across Finland
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Tampere | 5 µg/m³ | Meets the WHO guideline |
| Helsinki | 6 µg/m³ | Fairly clean |
Quick answers
Is the air in Tampere bad?
Meets the WHO guideline: 5 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 1.0× the WHO guideline.
How does Tampere compare with the rest of Finland?
People in Finland breathe 5 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 5 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Nysse (Tampere public transport)
- Visit Tampere
- TAYS
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 Spotted something out of date?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.