Capital city, Georgia
Air quality in Tbilisi
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Tbilisi was 20 µg/m³ in 2017, about 4.0 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Winter inversion and traffic can push PM2.5 to unhealthy levels on cold, still days.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 20 µg/m³ yearly average (2017). Measured at Tbilisi.
- PM10: 39 µg/m³ (2017).
- Worst months: Dec–Feb.
- Recent average: 24.5 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
|---|---|
| 2017 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 |
Quick answers
Is the air in Tbilisi 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 Tbilisi?
Winter inversion and traffic can push PM2.5 to unhealthy levels on cold, still days.
How does Tbilisi compare with the rest of Georgia?
People in Georgia breathe 19 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)
- Tbilisi Transport Company
- Tbilisi International Airport
- Georgian National Tourism Administration
- Bolt Tbilisi
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 Spotted something out of date?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.