This level is considered satisfactory.
Top 3 most polluted places in Bishkek:
1. Nagorye - 56
2. Bishkek International School - 13
3. Baytik village - 11
The main pollutant in the capital is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is normal, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable but may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect individuals with heightened sensitivity, with little impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, may cause serious effects for all |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. They consist of a mixture 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 February 27, Bishkek ranks 77th (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to reduce the intake of polluted air;
- wear protective masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
