Solomon Islands vs Vanuatu: emissions of air pollutants
Solomon Islands
5,643 tonnes
in 2022
Vanuatu
5,641 tonnes
in 2022
Solomon Islands rank
191st
Vanuatu rank
192nd
emissions of air pollutants over time
- Solomon Islands
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 5,643 tonnes against 5,641 tonnes in Vanuatu, a difference of 2 tonnes.
Across all 273 years both countries report, Solomon Islands has been ahead every year.
Solomon Islands ranks 191st and Vanuatu ranks 192nd of 220 countries.
Solomon Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 28 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Solomon Islands | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 337.16 tonnes | 246.92 tonnes | 90.24 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1760s | 354.66 tonnes | 259.78 tonnes | 94.88 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1770s | 373.03 tonnes | 273.29 tonnes | 99.74 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1780s | 392.3 tonnes | 287.48 tonnes | 104.82 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1790s | 412.5 tonnes | 302.37 tonnes | 110.13 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1800s | 433.66 tonnes | 317.99 tonnes | 115.67 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1810s | 456.39 tonnes | 334.79 tonnes | 121.6 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1820s | 480.91 tonnes | 352.94 tonnes | 127.97 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1830s | 506.6 tonnes | 371.99 tonnes | 134.61 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1840s | 533.48 tonnes | 391.97 tonnes | 141.5 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1850s | 645.97 tonnes | 474.99 tonnes | 170.98 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1860s | 884.95 tonnes | 651.28 tonnes | 233.67 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1870s | 1,165 tonnes | 857.9 tonnes | 306.62 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1880s | 1,538 tonnes | 1,135 tonnes | 403.69 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1890s | 1,903 tonnes | 1,405 tonnes | 497.32 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1900s | 2,085 tonnes | 1,533 tonnes | 552.32 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1910s | 2,350 tonnes | 1,645 tonnes | 704.82 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1920s | 2,373 tonnes | 1,519 tonnes | 853.34 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1930s | 2,232 tonnes | 1,311 tonnes | 921.01 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1940s | 1,928 tonnes | 1,045 tonnes | 883.06 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1950s | 1,444 tonnes | 631.96 tonnes | 812.36 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1960s | 1,294 tonnes | 742.39 tonnes | 552.11 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1970s | 1,910 tonnes | 1,083 tonnes | 827.21 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1980s | 3,273 tonnes | 1,365 tonnes | 1,908 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 1990s | 6,408 tonnes | 2,644 tonnes | 3,764 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 2000s | 7,083 tonnes | 5,903 tonnes | 1,180 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 2010s | 6,652 tonnes | 6,275 tonnes | 377.05 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 2020s | 5,782 tonnes | 5,743 tonnes | 39.59 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher emissions of air pollutants, Solomon Islands or Vanuatu?
- Solomon Islands, at 5,643 tonnes against 5,641 tonnes in Vanuatu as of 2022.
- What is the difference in emissions of air pollutants between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu?
- 2 tonnes, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu?
- 273 years are reported by both, from 1750 to 2022.
- How do Solomon Islands and Vanuatu rank globally for emissions of air pollutants?
- Solomon Islands ranks 191st and Vanuatu ranks 192nd 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.