This index is considered good.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 148
2. Nagorye - 71
3. Bishkek International School - 27
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but no effects are observed for others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health, may cause serious consequences |
PM2.5 are solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances lead to atmospheric haze, typical of large cities.
In the global ranking of cities by air quality as of March 25, Bishkek ranks 112th (as of 16:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to avoid outdoor pollution;
- wear a mask;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- use an air purifier.
