This index is classified as good.
Top 3 places with the highest pollution levels in Bishkek:
1. Nagorye - 101
2. Baytik Village - 95
3. Bishkek International School - 24
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is minor and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, however, some pollutants may pose a risk to highly sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect people with heightened sensitivity. The effect may not manifest in the general population |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive individuals may face more serious problems |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, everyone may face more serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. They are a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These components are responsible for the smog characteristic of large cities.
According to the global air quality and pollution ranking, Bishkek ranks 93rd (as of 5:00 PM) on February 15.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- reduce outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
