City, Myanmar
Air quality in Yangon
Very polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Yangon was 28 µg/m³ in 2021, about 5.6 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Traffic and generator fumes are heavy; Feb–April can be hazy.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 28 µg/m³ yearly average (2021). Measured at Yangon.
- Worst months: Feb–Apr.
- Recent average: 22.5 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
|---|---|
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 |
Quick answers
Is the air in Yangon bad?
Very polluted: 28 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 5.6× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Feb–Apr.
When is the air worst in Yangon?
Traffic and generator fumes are heavy; Feb–April can be hazy.
How does Yangon compare with the rest of Myanmar?
People in Myanmar breathe 35 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 28 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Myanmar Tourism information (Ministry of Hotels and Tourism)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.