This level is considered satisfactory.
The three most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 152
2. Nagorye - 126
The most significant pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered good, pollution is low and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but has no noticeable impact on the average citizen |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | All individuals may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive ones |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter that is less than 2.5 microns in size, making it 30 times smaller than a human hair. They consist of a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are suspended in the air. These particles are responsible for the smog observed in large cities.
As of February 16, Bishkek ranks 62nd in the world air quality ranking (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to reduce the infiltration of polluted air;
- wear a mask;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
