Cities with the cleanest air quality in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Air pollution is one of the most documented environmental health risks of our time. Fine particles (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ground-level ozone affect respiratory health, cardiovascular function, and sleep quality - often without visible signs. Choosing where you live, work, or spend extended time matters more than most people realise.

ClearSpot aggregates air quality data from official open government monitoring networks and the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) into a normalised score for every scored city. The ranking below reflects monthly averages at default sensitivity thresholds. Cities at the top have consistently lower modelled air pressure - not just on one good day.

The 50 cleanest cities for air quality in Democratic Republic of the Congo in May 2026 are listed below, scored from 0% (maximum pressure) to 100% (no documented pressure within default thresholds). Click any city to explore the full environmental breakdown and compare with nearby places.

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Country	City	ClearSpot score	air %	View on map
CD	Aketi	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Aru	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Babamba	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Bakwa	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Bandundu Province	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Basankusu	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Basoko	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Baudhuinville	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Beni	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Binga	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Boende	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Bolenge	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Bolobo	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Boma	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Bondo	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Bongandanga	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Bosobolo	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Bukama	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Bukavu	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Bulungu	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Bumba	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Bunia	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Businga	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Buta	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Butembo	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Demba	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Dibaya-Lubwe	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Djugu	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Dungu	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Fungurume	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Gandajika	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Gbadolite	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Gemena	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Goma	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Hyosha	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Idiofa	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Ilebo	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Inkisi	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Inongo	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Isamba	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Isiro	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Kabalo	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Kabare	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Kabeya-Kamwanga	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Kabinda	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Kalemie	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Kalima	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Kambove	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Kamina	100%	0%	View on map
CD	Kampene	100%	0%	View on map

How is air quality measured on ClearSpot?

ClearSpot sources air quality data primarily from the Open-Meteo Air Quality API and WAQI (World Air Quality Index), both of which aggregate readings from national government monitoring stations. For each city, we compute a monthly average across PM2.5, PM10, NO2, ozone, and carbon monoxide, then normalise against WHO 2021 guidelines to produce a 0-100% pressure score. A score of 100% means no measured pollutant exceeded WHO thresholds during the reference period. A score of 0% means persistent exceedance across multiple pollutants.

Data is refreshed monthly. For a real-time reading at any precise GPS coordinate, use the ClearSpot live map.