Bishkek ranks 17th in global air pollution rankings

According to World Air Quality monitoring data, as of the evening of November 12, Bishkek ranked 17th in the list of the world's largest cities by atmospheric pollution levels.

Air Quality Index Indicators

Currently, the air quality in the capital is assessed as moderate. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 90.

The AQI system includes six categories that reflect the level of risk to human health. For comparison: readings below 50 are considered good, while values above 300 indicate hazardous air quality.