OFFICIAL INFO OVERVIEW • SKOPJE

Air Pollution in Skopje

Status, monitoring, and measures to improve ambient air quality in the capital city.

This section presents indicators for PM10 and PM2.5, trends, and recommendations for citizens, as well as initiatives and measures that contribute to cleaner air.

Measures and Recommendations Initiatives Most Polluted Cities
Recommendation for Today
⚠ Air quality is unhealthy
  • Avoid outdoor physical activities.
  • Use public transportation instead of a car.
  • Sensitive groups should remain indoors.
Brief overview
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Real time
PM10
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PM2.5
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AQI
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* Values are for illustrative purposes. Replace them with real data from your source/sensors.
What does this mean?
  • PM10 and PM2.5 are particles that affect health.
  • Higher values → greater risk, especially for sensitive groups.
  • Follow the recommendations and avoid outdoor activities when levels are high.

PM10 Pollution (µg/m³) — Map

    Legend: low (0-25) moderate (26-50) high (51-100) very high (100+)
    Click on a city from the list to center the map and view the PM10 level.

    Municipalities on the map

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    • Skopje
    • Bitola
    • Kumanovo
    • Prilep
    • Shtip
    Click on a municipality from the list to center the map.
    Најзагадени градови во Европа (пример)
    PM2.5 (µg/m³) — последно ажурирање: денес
    1. Sarajevo 42 µg/m³
    2. Skopje 38 µg/m³
    3. Belgrade 35 µg/m³
    4. Sofia 33 µg/m³
    5. Kraków 31 µg/m³
    low (0-10) moderate (11-25) high (26+)
    Initiatives for Better Air Quality
    Practical actions that can be implemented by municipalities, organizations, and citizens.
    Green
    Energy efficiency subsidies
    Window replacement/insulation, efficient furnaces and heat pumps for high-risk households.
    City
    Green zones and limited traffic
    Low-emission zones, car-free days and improved public transport during peak times.
    Info
    Public notification system
    Notifications when pollution is high + recommendations (public transport, avoiding waste burning).
    Montior
    Sensor network and open data
    Sensor deployment, public dashboard, and API for researchers/applications.
    Control
    Industrial emissions controls
    Enhanced inspections, filters, reporting obligations and sanctions for violators.
    Together
    Civic actions and volunteering
    Planting trees, eco-education in schools, reporting pollutants and cleaning up illegal landfills.
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