Summary
Air quality in Vientiane is unhealthy (AQI 162), driven by PM2.5. Everyone should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Current Air Quality Index
162
Unhealthy
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Dominant Pollutant: PM2.5
Health Advice
Everyone may begin to experience health effects. Sensitive groups may experience more serious effects. Limit outdoor activity.
Pollutant Breakdown
Pollutant Concentration Unit
PM2.5 (dominant) 77.0 µg/m³
Event Details
Coords: 17.9667, 102.6000
LA
Last update: 6 minutes ago
Updated: 1 year ago
Unhealthy
About the Air Quality Index

The AQI is a dimensionless index from 0 to 500, where lower values indicate better air quality. It is calculated from the six criteria pollutants.

Good (0–50)
Moderate (0–100)
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (0–150)
Unhealthy (0–200)
Very Unhealthy (0–300)
Hazardous (0–500)
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