Capital city in Tirana County, Albania
Air quality in Tirana
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Tirana was 16.6 µg/m³ in 2013, about 3.3 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Traffic fumes and winter heating can push air quality to moderate or unhealthy on cold, still days.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 16.6 µg/m³ yearly average (2013). Measured at Tirana.
- PM10: 31 µg/m³ (2013).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 23.8 µg/m³ (2013), mostly from traffic.
- Worst months: Dec–Feb.
Air quality across Albania
Quick answers
Is the air in Tirana bad?
Polluted: 16.6 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 3.3× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Dec–Feb.
When is the air worst in Tirana?
Traffic fumes and winter heating can push air quality to moderate or unhealthy on cold, still days.
How does Tirana compare with the rest of Albania?
People in Albania breathe 16 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 16.6 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Tirana International Airport
- Municipality of Tirana
- Wolt Albania
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 Spotted something out of date?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.