This level is rated as satisfactory.
The three most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 131
2. Baytik Village - 6
The main pollutant in the air of 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 | Acceptable quality, however, some pollutants may be harmful to particularly sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect sensitive groups; the average person does not notice obvious effects |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May impact health for everyone, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to negatively affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Critically dangerous to health, everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to particles smaller than 2.5 microns, with a diameter 30 times smaller than a human hair. They include mixtures of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to visibility deterioration, characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of January 1, Bishkek ranks 44th (as of 5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of polluted air;
- use a mask;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
