Is the air quality good in Belgrade?
On November 14, 2025, at 3:30 AM PT, Belgrade, Serbia, recorded poor air quality with an AQI of 153, classified as unhealthy.
These conditions can cause respiratory issues, worsen heart problems, and impair lung function, especially for children, the elderly, and those with health vulnerabilities.
Air quality is dynamic and, like the weather, can change frequently, Belgrade ranks as 10th most polluted major city in the world on Friday morning.
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While the air quality conditions today are poor, it’s worth noting that the average PM2.5 concentration in 2024 for Belgrade was 17.9 µg/m3, corresponding to an AQI of 63 (“moderate”), and was 3.5 times the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m3.
Belgrade, Serbia ranked as the 10th most polluted major city on Nov 14, 2025 at 3:30 AM PT. Source: IQAir.
When will air quality improve in Belgrade?
Forecasts indicate air quality is expected to improve by tomorrow, with AQI levels expected to fall below 100 and move into the “moderate”.
Air quality forecast for Belgrade, Serbia on Nov 14, 2025. Source: IQAir.
Air quality map of Belgrade, Serbia on Nov 14, 2025. Source: IQAir.
What is causing poor air quality in Belgrade?
Poor air quality in Belgrade is driven by multiple, interacting sources and weather conditions. Key contributors include:
- Coal fired power plants and energy production including nearby large plants that emit high levels of SO2, NOx and particulate matter. (1)
- Residential combustion from coal wood and other solid biofuels used for heating especially in winter. (2)
- Traffic emissions from an aging vehicle fleet leading to elevated NO2 and fine particles.
- Industrial sources and local factories including steel and refining activities.
- Meteorological factors such as temperature inversions and calm conditions that trap pollutants near the ground. (3)
These sources combine to produce elevated PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations that drive health risks across the population.
How can I protect myself from poor air quality?
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors when air quality is poor; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter particles, gases, and other pollutants.
