Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 922,867 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in French Polynesia, 1955–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in French Polynesia stood at 922,867 tonnes.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in French Polynesia peaked at 923,328 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 29,312 tonnes, in 1959.
French Polynesia ranks 167th of 215 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 43,968 tonnes | 29,312 tonnes | 51,296 tonnes | 5 |
| 1960s | 93,432 tonnes | 36,640 tonnes | 161,216 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 240,725 tonnes | 194,192 tonnes | 311,440 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 477,053 tonnes | 293,120 tonnes | 611,888 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 532,379 tonnes | 498,304 tonnes | 593,568 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 819,637 tonnes | 685,168 tonnes | 868,368 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 877,528 tonnes | 846,384 tonnes | 923,328 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 878,430 tonnes | 831,728 tonnes | 922,867 tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for French Polynesia
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 0.2% (2025)
- Population, total 282,465 (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Urban population 174,446 (2025)
- Urban population 61.8% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.27 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 35.02 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 3.27 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.27 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in French Polynesia?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in French Polynesia was 922,867 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 923,328 tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 29,312 tonnes in 1959.
- How does French Polynesia rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- French Polynesia ranks 167th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.