Global Air Quality Report Highlights Severe Pollution in India and Chad

IQAir's 2024 report reveals that 99% of the global population breathes unhealthy air, with India and Chad among the worst-affected countries.

India accounts for 14 of the 20 most polluted urban areas globally, with Byrnihat ranked as the most polluted city in 2024.
Chad recorded the highest average PM2.5 concentration at 91.8 µg/m³, exceeding the WHO's safe limit by over 18 times.
Only seven countries, including Australia, Iceland, and New Zealand, met the WHO's air quality standards in 2024.
Air pollution remains the leading environmental health risk, linked to 8.1 million premature deaths annually and long-term diseases like lung cancer and heart conditions.
Experts emphasize the need for global action to reduce emissions, noting the interconnectedness of air pollution and climate change.