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Worst cities based on air pollution globally 2016

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Most polluted cities based on PM2.5 air pollution in 2016 (in micrograms per cubic meter)

by Statista Research Department, last edited May 12, 2016

Worst cities based on air pollution globally 2016

This statistic displays the most polluted cities in the world based on PM2.5 concentrations in 2016. During this year, Patna, India had an average PM 2.5 concentration of 149 micrograms per cubic meter. The World Health Organization recommends that PM2.5 levels should not exceed 10 micrograms per cubic meter.

Most polluted cities based on PM2.5 air pollution in 2016 (in micrograms per cubic meter)

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by Statista Research Department, last edited May 12, 2016

This statistic displays the most polluted cities in the world based on PM2.5 concentrations in 2016. During this year, Patna, India had an average PM 2.5 concentration of 149 micrograms per cubic meter. The World Health Organization recommends that PM2.5 levels should not exceed 10 micrograms per cubic meter.

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