Capital city, Uzbekistan
Air quality in Tashkent
Severely polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Tashkent was 42 µg/m³ in 2019, about 8.4 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Winter inversions and dust make smog common from Nov to Feb; summer dust is also possible.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 42 µg/m³ yearly average (2019). Measured at Tashkent.
- Worst months: Nov–Feb.
Quick answers
Is the air in Tashkent bad?
Severely polluted: 42 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 8.4× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Nov–Feb.
When is the air worst in Tashkent?
Winter inversions and dust make smog common from Nov to Feb; summer dust is also possible.
How does Tashkent compare with the rest of Uzbekistan?
People in Uzbekistan breathe 33 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 42 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Uzbekistan e-visa portal
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 Spotted something out of date?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.