This figure indicates satisfactory air quality.
Top 3 most polluted areas in Bishkek:
1. Madiev Street - 229
2. Baytik Village - 6
The main pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is within normal limits, pollution is minimal |
| 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 people with heightened sensitivity. The general population is not noticeably affected |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive individuals may experience more serious effects |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Extremely hazardous to health. Everyone may experience serious effects |
PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter that is less than 2.5 microns in size. They are 30 times smaller than a human hair. They consist of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
On a global level, as of December 24, Bishkek ranked 46th (11:00) in the air quality and pollution ranking.
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use a mask;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use an air purifier.
