French Polynesia vs Saint Lucia: emissions of air pollutants
French Polynesia
7,575 tonnes
in 2022
Saint Lucia
8,096 tonnes
in 2022
French Polynesia rank
186th
Saint Lucia rank
184th
emissions of air pollutants over time
- French Polynesia
- Saint Lucia
How they compare
Saint Lucia currently reports 8,096 tonnes against 7,575 tonnes in French Polynesia, a difference of 521 tonnes.
That makes Saint Lucia's figure about 1.1 times French Polynesia's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 273 shared years of data; in 1750 it was French Polynesia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 186th and Saint Lucia ranks 184th of 220 countries.
Across the 28 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 25 and Saint Lucia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Saint Lucia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 273.77 tonnes | 80.98 tonnes | 192.78 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1760s | 287.49 tonnes | 88.53 tonnes | 198.96 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1770s | 301.78 tonnes | 96 tonnes | 205.78 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1780s | 316.63 tonnes | 103.38 tonnes | 213.25 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1790s | 332.03 tonnes | 110.66 tonnes | 221.37 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1800s | 347.95 tonnes | 117.83 tonnes | 230.12 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1810s | 364.81 tonnes | 124.87 tonnes | 239.95 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1820s | 382.72 tonnes | 130.06 tonnes | 252.66 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1830s | 401.08 tonnes | 128.48 tonnes | 272.6 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1840s | 419.79 tonnes | 126.43 tonnes | 293.36 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1850s | 438.71 tonnes | 122.9 tonnes | 315.81 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1860s | 453.43 tonnes | 132.05 tonnes | 321.38 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1870s | 462.58 tonnes | 134.06 tonnes | 328.52 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1880s | 470.71 tonnes | 150.09 tonnes | 320.62 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1890s | 477.5 tonnes | 173.16 tonnes | 304.34 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1900s | 457.97 tonnes | 184.48 tonnes | 273.49 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1910s | 401.38 tonnes | 184.47 tonnes | 216.92 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1920s | 515.79 tonnes | 188.14 tonnes | 327.64 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1930s | 923.33 tonnes | 227 tonnes | 696.33 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1940s | 1,636 tonnes | 1,696 tonnes | 60 tonnes | Saint Lucia |
| 1950s | 2,525 tonnes | 2,437 tonnes | 88.09 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1960s | 3,036 tonnes | 1,377 tonnes | 1,658 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1970s | 5,042 tonnes | 2,274 tonnes | 2,768 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1980s | 7,775 tonnes | 3,352 tonnes | 4,423 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 8,058 tonnes | 5,785 tonnes | 2,273 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 7,997 tonnes | 7,513 tonnes | 483.73 tonnes | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 8,446 tonnes | 8,479 tonnes | 33.01 tonnes | Saint Lucia |
| 2020s | 7,635 tonnes | 7,976 tonnes | 340.17 tonnes | Saint Lucia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher emissions of air pollutants, French Polynesia or Saint Lucia?
- Saint Lucia, at 8,096 tonnes against 7,575 tonnes in French Polynesia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in emissions of air pollutants between French Polynesia and Saint Lucia?
- 521 tonnes, with Saint Lucia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Saint Lucia?
- 273 years are reported by both, from 1750 to 2022.
- How do French Polynesia and Saint Lucia rank globally for emissions of air pollutants?
- French Polynesia ranks 186th and Saint Lucia ranks 184th of 220 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a pollutant produced from the incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels such as oil, gas, wood, and coal. CO is a harmful gas that contributes to both outdoor and indoor air pollution.