Air Quality Index (AQI) in Indonesia 🇮🇩

Live Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5 Levels in Indonesia

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is measured at a score of 219. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Unhealthy. The current atmosphere in Jakarta is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 143.9 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 148.1 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 96.7 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Indonesia based on industrial output, traffic density, and local weather patterns. Real-time pollution data and respiratory health alerts are also being actively monitored in cities like Surabaya, Bekasi, Bandung, Medan and Depok. Tracking these air quality metrics is essential for residents nationwide to manage outdoor exposure and maintain respiratory safety during periods of increased particulate concentration.

Air Quality Snapshot: Indonesia Right Now

Across 100 monitored cities in Indonesia, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 36 AQI in Banda Aceh (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 254 AQI in Curug (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 5 Good, 53 Moderate, 10 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 11 Unhealthy, 21 Very Unhealthy. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 55.9 µg/m³ — approximately 11.2 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Indonesia Air Quality: Major Cities Index

Pollution Monitor & AQI Forecast: Indonesia Regions

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Indonesia is calculated using the US EPA standard. Information is processed from multiple monitoring stations detecting PM2.5, PM10, and gaseous pollutants to ensure accuracy for respiratory health planning.

What Today's Readings Mean in Indonesia

The median reading across 100 monitored cities is 80.0 AQI. The national spread is 218 points, from 36 in Banda Aceh to 254 in Curug. Average PM2.5 is 55.9 µg/m³ (11.2× the WHO annual guideline).

At least one monitored location is Very Unhealthy or Hazardous. Avoid outdoor exertion in the affected city and follow local public-health advice.

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Air Quality in Indonesia — FAQ

Common questions about AQI levels, pollutants, and data sources for Indonesia.

What is the current air quality in Indonesia?

Live AQI readings for 100 city(ies) across Indonesia are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.

Where does Indonesia's AQI data come from?

Real-time readings come from ground-based monitoring stations operated by national environmental agencies in Indonesia, delivered via WeatherAPI.com and aggregated using the EPA AQI formula.

What is a healthy AQI value in Indonesia?

On the EPA scale used worldwide, 0-50 is Good, 51-100 is Moderate, 101-150 is Unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151-200 is Unhealthy, 201-300 is Very Unhealthy, and 301-500 is Hazardous. The WHO 24-hour PM2.5 guideline is 15 μg/m³.

Why do AQI readings vary between cities in Indonesia?

Air quality is highly local — major pollution sources (traffic, industry, dust, wildfires) cluster around cities, while wind direction and topography move them around. Comparing nearby readings on this page is the best way to see how conditions change across Indonesia.