Ljubljana has improved its air quality ranking, placing 652nd among 761 surveyed cities, marking an improvement from its 709th position in the last assessment. According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), while air quality has shown improvement across many European cities over the last three decades, pollution levels still present significant health risks in the majority of urban areas. The EEA’s air quality ranking system facilitates a comparative analysis of population exposure to critical pollutants, including PM 2.5, nitrogen oxide, and ground-level ozone.
This assessment models the associated mortality risks for 2024 and 2025. The agency notes that the World Health Organization (WHO) identifies long-term exposure to air pollution as the factor responsible for the most severe health consequences. Despite the general upward trend in air quality metrics, the data underscores the persistent challenge posed by atmospheric contaminants in populated regions.
Among the top 20 European cities ranked for air quality, Ljubljana and Vienna were cited as the two leading performers. This comparative data allows policymakers and residents to gauge the relative health risks associated with living in different metropolitan areas. The rankings serve as a critical benchmark for understanding the ongoing need for comprehensive air quality management strategies across Europe’s diverse urban landscape.
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