Micronesia (country) vs United States Virgin Islands: emissions of air pollutants
Micronesia (country)
2,235 tonnes
in 2022
United States Virgin Islands
3,262 tonnes
in 2022
Micronesia (country) rank
201st
United States Virgin Islands rank
198th
emissions of air pollutants over time
- Micronesia (country)
- United States Virgin Islands
How they compare
United States Virgin Islands currently reports 3,262 tonnes against 2,235 tonnes in Micronesia (country), a difference of 1,027 tonnes.
That makes United States Virgin Islands's figure about 1.5 times Micronesia (country)'s.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 273 shared years of data; in 1750 it was Micronesia (country) ahead.
Micronesia (country) ranks 201st and United States Virgin Islands ranks 198th of 220 countries.
Across the 28 decades both report, Micronesia (country) averaged higher in 24 and United States Virgin Islands in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia (country) | United States Virgin Islands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 326.2 tonnes | 71.23 tonnes | 254.97 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1760s | 342.71 tonnes | 76.26 tonnes | 266.45 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1770s | 359.95 tonnes | 81.56 tonnes | 278.39 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1780s | 377.91 tonnes | 87.12 tonnes | 290.79 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1790s | 396.59 tonnes | 92.92 tonnes | 303.67 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1800s | 415.98 tonnes | 99.02 tonnes | 316.95 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1810s | 436.61 tonnes | 103.07 tonnes | 333.53 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1820s | 458.61 tonnes | 104.48 tonnes | 354.13 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1830s | 481.32 tonnes | 105.85 tonnes | 375.47 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1840s | 504.65 tonnes | 107.18 tonnes | 397.47 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1850s | 607.84 tonnes | 108.95 tonnes | 498.89 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1860s | 827.69 tonnes | 111.34 tonnes | 716.34 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1870s | 1,081 tonnes | 115.61 tonnes | 965.74 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1880s | 1,416 tonnes | 121.64 tonnes | 1,295 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1890s | 1,734 tonnes | 128.05 tonnes | 1,606 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1900s | 1,872 tonnes | 132.68 tonnes | 1,739 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1910s | 1,991 tonnes | 154.09 tonnes | 1,837 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1920s | 1,826 tonnes | 243.27 tonnes | 1,583 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1930s | 1,571 tonnes | 287.26 tonnes | 1,284 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1940s | 1,166 tonnes | 499.26 tonnes | 666.65 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1950s | 813.32 tonnes | 664.64 tonnes | 148.69 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1960s | 1,400 tonnes | 798.32 tonnes | 602.07 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1970s | 3,342 tonnes | 1,455 tonnes | 1,887 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1980s | 4,352 tonnes | 2,902 tonnes | 1,450 tonnes | Micronesia (country) |
| 1990s | 5,572 tonnes | 6,469 tonnes | 896.94 tonnes | United States Virgin Islands |
| 2000s | 3,471 tonnes | 6,281 tonnes | 2,810 tonnes | United States Virgin Islands |
| 2010s | 2,441 tonnes | 3,992 tonnes | 1,550 tonnes | United States Virgin Islands |
| 2020s | 2,283 tonnes | 3,149 tonnes | 865.58 tonnes | United States Virgin Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher emissions of air pollutants, Micronesia (country) or United States Virgin Islands?
- United States Virgin Islands, at 3,262 tonnes against 2,235 tonnes in Micronesia (country) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in emissions of air pollutants between Micronesia (country) and United States Virgin Islands?
- 1,027 tonnes, with United States Virgin Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia (country) and United States Virgin Islands?
- 273 years are reported by both, from 1750 to 2022.
- How do Micronesia (country) and United States Virgin Islands rank globally for emissions of air pollutants?
- Micronesia (country) ranks 201st and United States Virgin Islands ranks 198th 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.