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French Polynesia

French Polynesia emitted about 923 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 167th largest emitter. About 3.3 tonnes per person per year, 69% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
0.92Mt

0.00% of the world · 167th largest

Per person
3.3t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+11%

+76% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.04bn t

0.00% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
35%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20240.92
20230.88
20220.89
20210.87
20200.83
20190.89
20180.88
20170.88
20160.87
20150.85
20140.85
20130.88
20120.88
20110.88
20100.92
20090.86
20080.87
20070.86
20060.84
20050.83
20040.84
20030.84
20020.81
20010.77
20000.69
19990.59
19980.54
19970.54
19960.52
19950.52
19940.54
19930.52
19920.50
19910.53
19900.52

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • French Polynesia

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • French Polynesia

Where French Polynesia's electricity came from, 2024

  • Oil 65.3%
  • Hydro 26.4%
  • Solar 8.3%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

About French Polynesia's emissions

How much CO₂ does French Polynesia emit?

French Polynesia emitted about 923 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 167th largest emitter.

What are French Polynesia's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 3.3 tonnes per person per year, 69% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are French Polynesia's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +11% compared with 2005 and +76% compared with 1990.

How much of French Polynesia's electricity is renewable?

34.7% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.