Explore the latest data on the top 5 most polluted cities in the world for 2024. Discover key insights and alarming trends in global air quality. Stay informed for a healthier tomorrow.
1. Dhaka - Bangladesh AQI - 389In the early hours of 2024, air pollution increased by about 64 micrograms to peak at 249 micrograms/m3
2. Lahore, Pakistan AQI - 381Every city in Pakistan included in the 2023 report measured concentrations above 30 μg/m3, at least six times the recommended WHO annual PM2.5 guideline.
3. Begusarai, IndiaAQI - 351A new report on air quality in cities around the world has ranked Begusarai in Bihar as the most polluted in India and the world.
4. Khujand, TajikistanAQI - 273The current concentration of PM2.5 in Khujand is 64 (µg/m³)
5. Ouagadougou, Burkina FasoAQI - 268the country’s annual mean PM2.5 concentration is 46 µg/m3, exceeding the recommended maximum of 10 µg/m3.
Here is the list of 5 more cities;6. Erbil - Iraq 7. Dubai - UAE 8. Kathmandu - Nepal9. Cairo City - Egypt10. Kinshasa - D. R. Congo