This figure indicates good air quality.
Top 3 most polluted areas of the city:
1. Baytik village - 169
2. Nagorye - 102
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 | Quality is acceptable, some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive groups, minimal impact on the average person |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May have negative health effects, especially for sensitive groups |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health, may lead to serious consequences for everyone |
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 contribute to reduced visibility, characteristic of large cities.
As of February 10, Bishkek ranks 94th in the world air quality ranking (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
