Air Quality Index (AQI) in Nigeria 🇳🇬
Live Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5 Levels in Nigeria
Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, is measured at a score of 93. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Moderate. The current atmosphere in Abuja is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 31.9 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 46.2 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 15.8 µg/m³.
Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Nigeria 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 Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, Port Harcourt and Kaduna. 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: Nigeria Right Now
Across 100 monitored cities in Nigeria, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 53 AQI in Calabar (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 221 AQI in Hadejia (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 67 Moderate, 20 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 10 Unhealthy, 3 Very Unhealthy. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 35.5 µg/m³ — approximately 7.1 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Nigeria Air Quality: Major Cities Index
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 3
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 3
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 1
- 2
Pollution Monitor & AQI Forecast: Nigeria Regions
- 2
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 3
- 2
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 1
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 1
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 3
- 2
- 2
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 1
- 1
- 2
- 4
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 3
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 3
- 2
- 4
* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Nigeria 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 Nigeria
The median reading across 100 monitored cities is 85.0 AQI. The national spread is 168 points, from 53 in Calabar to 221 in Hadejia. Average PM2.5 is 35.5 µg/m³ (7.1× 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.
Air Quality in Nigeria — FAQ
Common questions about AQI levels, pollutants, and data sources for Nigeria.