Most polluted cities based on PM2.5 concentration in Europe 2023
Several of the most polluted cities in Europe in 2023 were in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Balkan country's capital, Sarajevo, was also the most polluted European capital city that year. Cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina are often affected by high levels of air pollution due to the country's reliance on coal for heating and electricity generation. Every year, there are thousands of premature deaths linked to air pollution exposure in Bosnia and Herzegovina.