This air quality level is classified as satisfactory.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 152
2. Nagorye - 79
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is within normal limits, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect sensitive individuals, with little noticeable impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May cause health problems for everyone, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, potential negative impact on the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critical for health, may cause serious consequences for every individual |
PM2.5 refers to solid particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles consist of a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are responsible for the smog characteristic of large cities.
According to the international air quality ranking on February 20, Bishkek ranks 25th (at 11:00) in the world list.
• Recommendations for protection against pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- use protective masks;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
