Average air quality index India 2024, by select city
New Delhi was the most polluted city in India in 2024, based on an average air quality index (AQI) of
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. The seven most polluted cities in India in 2024 all had AQI levels above Log in or register to access precise data.
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. An AQI between 151 and 200 is classified as unhealthy. Log in or register to access precise data.
Air pollution in India
India was the third most polluted country in the world in 2023, behind only Bangladesh and Pakistan. The South Asian country recorded an average annual fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentration of
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micrograms per cubic meter of air (µg/m3) that year, more than Log in or register to access precise data.
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times above the World Health Organization’s recommended limit. Log in or register to access precise data.
Health effects of air pollution
Exposure to air pollution can lead to a range of health issues, such as strokes, respiratory conditions, and cardiovascular disease. Air pollution is attributable to millions of premature deaths every year around the world, with India one of the most affected countries.
