Air Quality Index (AQI) in Maldives 🇲🇻

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

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Male, the capital of Maldives, is measured at a score of 21. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Good. The current atmosphere in Male is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 3.8 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 6.6 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 1.4 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Maldives 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 Fuvahmulah. 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: Maldives Right Now

Across 2 monitored cities in Maldives, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 21 AQI in Male (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 37 AQI in Fuvahmulah (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 2 Good. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 5.2 µg/m³ — approximately 1.0 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Maldives Air Quality: Major Cities Index

Male
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Fuvahmulah
1

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Maldives 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 Maldives

The median reading across 2 monitored cities is 29.0 AQI. The national spread is 16 points, from 21 in Male to 37 in Fuvahmulah. Average PM2.5 is 5.2 µg/m³ (1.0× the WHO annual guideline).

All monitored locations are currently in the Good range. Normal outdoor activity is appropriate for most people.

See the complete AQI and pollutant reference scales

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Air Quality in Maldives — FAQ

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

What is the current air quality in Maldives?

Live AQI readings for 2 city(ies) across Maldives are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.

Where does Maldives's AQI data come from?

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

What is a healthy AQI value in Maldives?

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 Maldives?

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 Maldives.