City in South Holland, Netherlands
Air quality in The Hague
14PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in The Hague was 14 µg/m³ in 2013, about 2.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 14 µg/m³ yearly average (2013). Measured at Den haag.
- PM10: 23 µg/m³ (2013).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 31 µg/m³ (2013), mostly from traffic.
Air quality across Netherlands
Quick answers
Is the air in The Hague bad?
Moderate: 14 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.8× the WHO guideline.
How does The Hague compare with the rest of Netherlands?
People in Netherlands breathe 9 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 14 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- HTM The Hague public transport
- NS Dutch Railways
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- The Hague official visitor guide
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 Spotted something out of date?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.