IQAir Report: Ghana and Africa show early progress against air pollution, but risks remain

A new report by Swiss pollution monitoring company IQAir reveals that only 13 countries worldwide meet WHO air quality standards, with Ghana and Africa showing early signs of progress against air pollution despite ongoing challenges.

26 Mar, 04:03 — 26 Mar, 13:22

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Air pollution is a major global health crisis, contributing to millions of premature deaths annually and impacting climate change. This report highlights the urgent need for effective policies and interventions to improve air quality worldwide.

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What sources agree on

Only 13 countries and territories met safe air quality standards in 2025
The data comes from the 2025 report by Swiss-based air quality technology firm IQAir
Air quality is generally deteriorating globally, largely due to anthropogenic climate change

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Only 13 countries and territories met safe air quality standards in 2025

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Ghana is seeing early progress in air quality according to the 2025 IQAir report

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Air quality is deteriorating worldwide due to anthropogenic climate change

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Where they diverge

Regional air quality trends

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Ghana and Africa show early signs of progress, despite ongoing challenges

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Highest pollution levels are concentrated in South Asia and parts of Africa

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The specific number of cities globally that breathe air considered safe

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The number of countries meeting safe air quality standards that are located in Europe

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The coverage is largely factual, reporting on the findings of the IQAir report without significant political framing, though some outlets emphasize regional specifics.

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VnExpressMixed136d ago

Only 13 countries and territories breathe clean air, none of them in Asia

Only 13 countries and territories met safe air quality standards in 2025, and the rest failed to comply, with the highest pollution levels concentrated in South Asia and parts of Africa.

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myjoyonlineMixed136d ago

Ghana and Africa show early signs of progress against air pollution, but risks remain

Ghana is slowly seeing early progress in air quality, according to the 2025 report by Swiss-based air quality technology firm IQAir, even as the country continues to face serious pollution challenges. The report highlights that while Ghana remains among the most polluted countries in Africa and the world, positive changes are beginning to take shape, […]

By Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen

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First report: digi24 · 25 Mar, 11:55|Full coverage: 4 · 1d 1h|Window: 1d 1h

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digi2425 Mar, 11:55First to report

Doar în 13 țări din toată lumea se respiră aer cu adevărat curat. Care sunt cele trei din Europa

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iefimerida25 Mar, 16:52

Μόνο 13 χώρες στον κόσμο αναπνέουν καθαρό αέρα -Οι τρεις βρίσκονται στην Ευρώπη

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VnExpress26 Mar, 04:03

Only 13 countries and territories breathe clean air, none of them in Asia

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myjoyonline26 Mar, 13:22Latest update

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IQAir Report: Ghana and Africa show early progress against air pollution, but risks remain

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Only 13 countries and territories breathe clean air, none of them in Asia

Ghana and Africa show early signs of progress against air pollution, but risks remain

Coverage Timeline

Doar în 13 țări din toată lumea se respiră aer cu adevărat curat. Care sunt cele trei din Europa

Μόνο 13 χώρες στον κόσμο αναπνέουν καθαρό αέρα -Οι τρεις βρίσκονται στην Ευρώπη

Only 13 countries and territories breathe clean air, none of them in Asia

Ghana and Africa show early signs of progress against air pollution, but risks remain

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