Gent Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Gent, Belgium.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T17:00:00+02:00Health context
At the current AQI of 23, Gent is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Gent are PM2.5 20 µg/m³, PM10 10 µg/m³, O₃ 22.8 µg/m³, NO₂ 5.1 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 23 mean in Gent?
Gent currently has an AQI of 23, which falls in the Good category. This indicates relatively low overall air pollution on the displayed AQI scale. Normal outdoor activity is generally appropriate for most people. The pollutant values currently shown for Gent are PM2.5 20 µg/m³, PM10 10 µg/m³, O₃ 22.8 µg/m³, NO₂ 5.1 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Brussels air quality — approximately 50 km away
- Antwerp air quality — approximately 51 km away
- Lille air quality — approximately 66 km away
- Rotterdam air quality — approximately 110 km away
- The Hague air quality — approximately 121 km away
- Eindhoven air quality — approximately 130 km away
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