Capital city in Vilnius County, Lithuania
Air quality in Vilnius
Meets the WHO guideline
The annual average PM2.5 in Vilnius was 5 µg/m³ in 2022, about 1.0 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Winter wood smoke can raise PM2.5 in cold snaps; usually clean.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 5 µg/m³ yearly average (2022). Measured at Vilnius.
- Recent average: 10.8 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
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Air quality across Lithuania
Quick answers
Is the air in Vilnius bad?
Meets the WHO guideline: 5 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 1.0× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Vilnius?
Winter wood smoke can raise PM2.5 in cold snaps; usually clean.
How does Vilnius compare with the rest of Lithuania?
People in Lithuania breathe 11 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)
- Go Vilnius
- Vilnius Public Transport
- Vilnius Airport
- Santaros Klinikos
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 Spotted something out of date?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.