Only 7 Countries Meet Air Quality Standards, IQAir Report Reveals
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March 11, 2025 10:39
global - IQAir report shows only 7 countries meet WHO air quality standards, while 138 countries exceed PM2.5 limits. Learn more about global air pollution.
Air Quality Standards Report by IQAir
IQAir's latest report reveals that only 7 countries met WHO air quality standards last year.
Countries Meeting Air Quality Standards:
- Avustralya
- Yeni Zelanda
- Bahamalar
- Barbados
- Grenada
- Estonya
- İzlanda
IQAir monitored 138 countries in the 2024 World Air Quality Report, highlighting global pollution levels.
Key Findings:
- 17% of cities comply with WHO air pollution guidelines.
- Top 5 most polluted countries: Çad, Bangladeş, Pakistan, Kongo Demokratik Cumhuriyeti, Hindistan.
- Amazon forest fires heavily impacted Latin America with PM2.5 levels rising in Brazil.
- Asia hosts 7 of the world's most polluted cities, with 6 in India.
- California's Ontario and Los Angeles are mentioned as the most polluted cities in the US.
Importance of Air Quality Data:
IQAir CEO: Frank Hammes emphasized that air quality data is crucial for public health interventions and environmental policies.