Average PM2.5 concentration in the United Kingdom 2022, by select city
Among the United Kingdom's most populous cities, Brighton had the highest average PM2.5 concentration in 2022, at 11.5 micrograms per cubic meter of air (μg/m³). The UK capital – London – had an average PM2.5 concentration of 9.6 μg/m³ that same year. This was considerably lower than PM2.5 concentrations in the most polluted capital cities in Europe.
PM2.5 concentrations in cities across the United Kingdom were typically below 10 μg/m³ in 2022. While better than the air quality in other cities around the world, these levels still exceeded World Health Organization PM2.5 guidelines by one to two times.
PM2.5 concentrations in cities across the United Kingdom were typically below 10 μg/m³ in 2022. While better than the air quality in other cities around the world, these levels still exceeded World Health Organization PM2.5 guidelines by one to two times.
