This value indicates satisfactory air quality.
The most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 176
2. Nagornoye - 109
3. Bishkek International School - 18
The main pollutant in the capital is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is within the norm, pollution is minimal |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect vulnerable categories of citizens; impact on the average person is minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially sensitive individuals |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. It may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health. Everyone may face serious health issues |
PM2.5 consists of fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles include dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are responsible for the smog characteristic of large cities.
According to the global air quality ranking, as of February 17, Bishkek ranks 69th in the global list (5:00 PM).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
