| Category | Key Facts |
|---|---|
| Report Publisher | IQAir |
| India's Ranking | 6th most polluted country (PM2.5 avg: 48.9 µg/m³, 10x WHO limit) |
| Most Polluted City (India) | Loni, UP (112.5 µg/m³, 23% rise from 2024, 22x WHO limit) |
| Global Polluted Cities | 66 of top 100 polluted cities are in India (e.g., Delhi, Byrnihat, Ghaziabad) |
| Most Polluted Capital | New Delhi (8th consecutive year) |
| Top 5 Polluted Countries | Pakistan (67.3 µg/m³), Bangladesh (66.1), Tajikistan (57.3), Chad (53.6), D.R. Congo (50.2) |
| Cleanest City (Global) | Nieuwoudtville, South Africa (1.0 µg/m³) |
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