Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 922,867 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
922,867 tonnes
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
167th
of 215 countries
All-time high
923,328 tonnes
in 2010
All-time low
29,312 tonnes
in 1959
Years of data
70
1955–2024
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.
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 43,968 tonnes | — |
| 1956 | 43,968 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 51,296 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1958 | 51,296 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 29,312 tonnes | -42.9% |
| 1960 | 36,640 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1961 | 58,624 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 1962 | 47,632 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 1963 | 65,952 tonnes | +38.5% |
| 1964 | 65,952 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 84,272 tonnes | +27.8% |
| 1966 | 120,912 tonnes | +43.5% |
| 1967 | 139,232 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1968 | 153,888 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1969 | 161,216 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1970 | 194,192 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 1971 | 227,168 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1972 | 216,176 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 208,848 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1974 | 216,176 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 212,512 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 263,808 tonnes | +24.1% |
| 1977 | 274,800 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 311,440 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1979 | 282,128 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1980 | 293,120 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 329,760 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1982 | 337,088 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 421,360 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1984 | 461,664 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1985 | 589,904 tonnes | +27.8% |
| 1986 | 608,224 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 611,888 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 575,248 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1989 | 542,272 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 523,952 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 527,616 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 498,304 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1993 | 520,288 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 534,944 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 523,952 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 523,952 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 542,272 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 534,944 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 593,568 tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2000 | 685,168 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2001 | 769,440 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2002 | 806,080 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 835,392 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 842,720 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 831,728 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 839,056 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 857,376 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 868,368 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 861,040 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 923,328 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 883,024 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 875,696 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 883,024 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 850,048 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 846,384 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 868,368 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 875,696 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 879,360 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 890,352 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 831,728 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 868,368 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 886,688 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 882,500 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 922,867 tonnes | +4.6% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 922,867 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.70 million tonnes, 3% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 922,867 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16.97 million tonnes, 5% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in French Polynesia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +60.0% | 36,640 tonnes | 58,624 tonnes |
| 1959 | -42.9% | 51,296 tonnes | 29,312 tonnes |
| 1966 | +43.5% | 84,272 tonnes | 120,912 tonnes |
| 1963 | +38.5% | 47,632 tonnes | 65,952 tonnes |
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
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 480,465 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 66.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 49.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0635 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0028 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0101 kt (2050)
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.