This level of air quality is classified as satisfactory.
Top 3 most polluted areas of the city:
1. Nagorye - 88
2. Baytik village - 75
3. Madiev Street - 74
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered acceptable, pollution is minor and within normal limits |
| 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 the health of sensitive individuals, while the general population typically does not feel a significant impact |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May affect the health of the population, with more serious consequences for sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. Likely negative effects will impact the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. All residents may face serious health consequences |
PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are the cause of the smog typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of November 26, Bishkek ranks 38th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear a mask;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
