This level is considered good.
The three most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Baytik village - 95
2. Nagornoye - 79
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, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May negatively affect individuals sensitive to pollution, while the impact on others is minimal |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive groups of the population |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Serious health threat to all individuals |
| 300+ | hazardous | Extremely dangerous to health, may have serious consequences for everyone |
PM2.5 includes solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns. These particles are significantly smaller than a human hair and consist of a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are the main contributors to air quality deterioration, which is typical for large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of February 21, Bishkek ranks 107th (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Wear masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.
