Kinshasa air quality · Congo - Kinshasa
Outdoor workers carry the heaviest dose at this level, hour after hour
US AQI 163 (Unhealthy) in Kinshasa, from 14 official monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Kinshasa
- PM2.5 · µg/m³72.54.8× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Kinshasa right now?
Some members of the general public may feel health effects; sensitive groups may feel more serious effects.
Walking and commuting
Take careKeep outdoor walks short and choose quieter streets away from traffic.
Running and jogging
AvoidMove your run indoors or reschedule for a cleaner hour.
Cycling
LimitKeep rides short and easy, or ride indoors.
Children playing outside
LimitLimit outdoor play to short, gentle sessions. Move sports indoors.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
AvoidAvoid exertion outdoors. Follow your doctor's action plan.
Open windows
AvoidKeep windows closed while the air is unhealthy.
Mask outdoors
RecommendedWear a well-fitted N95 or FFP2 mask outdoors. Cloth and surgical masks do little against fine particles.
Air purifier indoors
RecommendedRun a HEPA purifier in the room you spend most time in.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
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Kinshasa air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Kinshasa right now?
The US AQI in Kinshasa is 163 (Unhealthy), based on 14 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Kinshasa today?
Limit time outdoors. Some members of the general public may feel health effects; sensitive groups may feel more serious effects. For runners: Move your run indoors or reschedule for a cleaner hour.
How does Kinshasa's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 73 µg/m³, about 4.8 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Kinshasa's air quality data come from?
From Government and research monitoring stations via OpenAQ and national networks, using 14 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: Government and research monitoring stations via OpenAQ and national networks. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.