This value indicates good air quality.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 95
2. Nagorye - 79
3. Bishkek International School - 24
The main air pollutant in the capital 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, although some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive groups |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect vulnerable groups. For most of the population, the impact is not noticeable |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, and they may be more pronounced in sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, which may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Severely hazardous to health, everyone may experience serious 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 include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of February 21, Bishkek ranks 107th (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against atmospheric pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- wear protective masks;
- limit physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
