Pollution Rankings in Ethiopia

The pollution ranking for Ethiopia is based on a combination of visitor perceptions and data from institutions like the World Health Organization. The Pollution Index estimates overall pollution levels by considering air and water pollution, garbage disposal, and other factors, with air pollution given the highest weight, while the Pollution Exp Scale uses an exponential function to highlight extremely polluted cities.

Addis Ababa

#1 in Pollution (#66 worldwide)

In 2024, Addis Ababa struggles with significant pollution issues, primarily stemming from poor air quality attributed to urban congestion and inadequate regulatory measures. Air quality concerns are notable, particularly with no significant presence of particulate matter measurements such as PM2.5 or PM10.