North Macedonia ranks 34th globally and second within Europe concerning air pollution levels, specifically regarding particulate matter. The 2025 report, released on the IQAir platform, immediately identifies the country as following Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. The report utilizes a coefficient of 21.2, signifying an exceedance of maximum PM 2.5 particle values by three to five times, as detailed by Meta.mk.
This data highlights the significant air quality challenges within the nation. Several cities experienced particularly high levels of pollution last year. Tetova and Strumica were identified as the most polluted, with a coefficient of 27.3, representing PM 2.5 values five to seven times above established permissible limits.
Gostivari secured 18th place on the list, while Kercova and Kumanova occupied 31st and 32nd positions, respectively. Notably, Skopje was ranked 113th with a coefficient of 19.1. This eighth Annual Global Air Quality Report underscores the ongoing concerns surrounding air quality in north macedonia.
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