Is the air quality good in Jakarta?
As of June 1, 2026, at 12:30 PM (local time), air quality in Jakarta, Indonesia, is poor, with an AQI of 153, classified as "unhealthy," with PM2.5 as the dominant pollutant.
These conditions pose elevated health risks, particularly for children, older adults, and people with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.
While air quality today is poor, broader annual trends underscore the severity of the pollution problem. PM2.5 levels across the greater Jakarta metropolitan area averaged 34.1 µg/m³ in 2025, corresponding to an AQI of 97, near the upper end of the moderate range and approaching “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” while remaining nearly six times the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
For a complete, real-time view of current pollution levels, see Jakarta’s air quality map.
Jakarta, Indonesia, ranked as the 2nd most polluted major city, as of June 1, 2026, at 12:30 PM (local time). Source: IQAir.
When will air quality improve in Jakarta?
Air quality is forecast to remain poor through at least tomorrow, indicating that significant improvement is not expected in the immediate term.
Hourly air quality forecast for Jakarta, Indonesia, as of June 1, 2026, at 12:30 PM (local time). Source: IQAir.
Research and policy assessments suggest that sustained pollution control measures can improve air quality over time, as seen during periods when emissions reduction efforts were more effective (1).
Air quality map of Jakarta, Indonesia, as of June 1, 2026. Source: IQAir.
What is causing poor air quality in Jakarta?
Current poor air quality in Jakarta is primarily linked to heavy traffic congestion and the resumption of normal commuting activity following the Eid al-Fitr holiday period.
Major contributors to Jakarta's air pollution include:
- Motor vehicle emissions from dense urban traffic
- Industrial activities and fossil fuel combustion
- Coal-fired power plant emissions in and around the Jakarta region
- Waste burning and construction-related emissions
- Seasonal pollution events, including biomass burning and forest fire smoke
Research indicates that Jakarta's rapid urbanization and industrial growth have increased concentrations of pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), ozone (O₃), and carbon monoxide (CO), all of which can negatively affect public health (2).
Recent policy analysis identifies transportation as one of the largest contributors to Jakarta's air pollution burden. Industrial facilities and power generation sources also remain significant contributors and may require stronger emissions controls (3).
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.
