This figure is classified as satisfactory.
The most polluted areas of the capital:
1. Madiev Street - 190
2. Baytik Village - 0
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is considered satisfactory, pollution levels are 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 the impact is not noticeable for most |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, sensitive individuals may face more serious problems |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. It may affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Dangerous to health. Everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 includes solid particles with a size of less than 2.5 microns. These particles are 30 times smaller than a human hair and consist of a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. These substances contribute to smog formation, which is characteristic of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of January 23, Bishkek ranks 77th (as of 11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the entry of outdoor air;
- use masks;
- try to reduce physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.
