What is emissions of air pollutants in Micronesia (country)?

Emissions of air pollutants in Micronesia (country) was 2,235 tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Micronesia (country)?

The highest recorded value was 6,310 tonnes in 1990.

What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Micronesia (country)?

The lowest recorded value was 318.91 tonnes in 1750.

How does Micronesia (country) rank for emissions of air pollutants?

Micronesia (country) ranks 201st out of 220 countries with data for 2022.

Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Micronesia (country)?

Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Micronesia (country) data come from?

The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

emissions of air pollutants in Micronesia (country)

Name: emissions of air pollutants in Micronesia (country)
Creator: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Micronesia (country): emissions of air pollutants was 2,235 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)

2,235 tonnes

Change on year

down 2.9%

World rank

201st

of 220 countries

All-time high

6,310 tonnes

in 1990

All-time low

318.91 tonnes

in 1750

Years of data

273

1750–2022

emissions of air pollutants in Micronesia (country), 1750–2022

Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for emissions of air pollutants in Micronesia (country) is 2,235 tonnes, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emissions of air pollutants in Micronesia (country) peaked at 6,310 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 318.91 tonnes, in 1750.

That places Micronesia (country) 201st out of 220 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1750s	326.2 tonnes	318.91 tonnes	333.48 tonnes	10
1760s	342.71 tonnes	335.1 tonnes	350.32 tonnes	10
1770s	359.95 tonnes	352.01 tonnes	367.88 tonnes	10
1780s	377.91 tonnes	369.64 tonnes	386.16 tonnes	10
1790s	396.59 tonnes	388 tonnes	405.17 tonnes	10
1800s	415.98 tonnes	407.07 tonnes	424.87 tonnes	10
1810s	436.61 tonnes	426.83 tonnes	446.35 tonnes	10
1820s	458.61 tonnes	448.51 tonnes	468.69 tonnes	10
1830s	481.32 tonnes	470.91 tonnes	491.69 tonnes	10
1840s	504.65 tonnes	493.98 tonnes	515.27 tonnes	10
1850s	607.84 tonnes	517.62 tonnes	706.67 tonnes	10
1860s	827.69 tonnes	731.49 tonnes	931.97 tonnes	10
1870s	1,081 tonnes	957.81 tonnes	1,215 tonnes	10
1880s	1,416 tonnes	1,227 tonnes	1,663 tonnes	10
1890s	1,734 tonnes	1,727 tonnes	1,756 tonnes	10
1900s	1,872 tonnes	1,759 tonnes	2,007 tonnes	10
1910s	1,991 tonnes	1,951 tonnes	2,037 tonnes	10
1920s	1,826 tonnes	1,692 tonnes	1,943 tonnes	10
1930s	1,571 tonnes	1,460 tonnes	1,674 tonnes	10
1940s	1,166 tonnes	829.1 tonnes	1,438 tonnes	10
1950s	813.32 tonnes	758.8 tonnes	838.93 tonnes	10
1960s	1,400 tonnes	837.5 tonnes	2,472 tonnes	10
1970s	3,342 tonnes	2,556 tonnes	4,056 tonnes	10
1980s	4,352 tonnes	3,750 tonnes	4,866 tonnes	10
1990s	5,572 tonnes	4,630 tonnes	6,310 tonnes	10
2000s	3,471 tonnes	2,722 tonnes	4,610 tonnes	10
2010s	2,441 tonnes	2,292 tonnes	2,672 tonnes	10
2020s	2,283 tonnes	2,235 tonnes	2,312 tonnes	3

Countries ranked near Micronesia (country)

198 United States Virgin Islands 3,262 tonnes compare
199 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2,836 tonnes compare
200 Tonga 2,435 tonnes compare
202 Western Sahara 2,044 tonnes compare
203 British Virgin Islands 1,964 tonnes compare
204 Dominica 1,905 tonnes compare

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More climate change data for Micronesia (country)

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
Population growth 0.5% (2025)
Population, total 113,683 (2025)
Urban population growth 0.6% (2025)
Urban population 25,557 (2025)
Urban population 22.5% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 1.33 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 4.86 million tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 1.33 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 1.33 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Micronesia (country) →

Frequently asked questions

What is emissions of air pollutants in Micronesia (country)?: Emissions of air pollutants in Micronesia (country) was 2,235 tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Micronesia (country)?: The highest recorded value was 6,310 tonnes in 1990.
What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Micronesia (country)?: The lowest recorded value was 318.91 tonnes in 1750.
How does Micronesia (country) rank for emissions of air pollutants?: Micronesia (country) ranks 201st out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Micronesia (country)?: Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Micronesia (country) data come from?: The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: emissions of air pollutants
Unit: tonnes
Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 220 places, 60,060 data points, 1750–2022
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.