French Polynesia CO₂ Emissions
French Polynesia emitted 923 thousand tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, less than 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 167th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 3.28 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does French Polynesia emit?
French Polynesia produced 923 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so French Polynesia accounts for less than 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 281,816, that is 3.28 tonnes per person, 31% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in French Polynesia since 1990
Annual emissions in French Polynesia have risen by 76% since 1990, from 524 thousand tonnes to 923 thousand tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 9%. Emissions peaked in 2010 at 923 thousand tonnes and are now 0% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the only recorded source of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in French Polynesia.
How French Polynesia compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to French Polynesia in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | Macao | 1.06 | <0.01% | 1.47 |
| 166 | Eswatini | 1.05 | <0.01% | 0.84 |
| 167 | French Polynesia | 0.92 | <0.01% | 3.27 |
| 168 | Aruba | 0.92 | <0.01% | 8.52 |
| 169 | Burundi | 0.92 | <0.01% | 0.07 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, French Polynesia has emitted about 35 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is less than 0.01% of the cumulative global total, compared with less than 0.01% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does French Polynesia emit per year?
French Polynesia emitted 923 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is less than 0.01% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in French Polynesia?
About 3.28 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 31% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in French Polynesia rising or falling?
They have risen by 9% over the last ten years and risen by 76% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2010 at 923 thousand tonnes and are now 0% below that level.
About the data. Figures are annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and from industry, such as cement production. They are counted where the emissions happen and do not include land-use change, other greenhouse gases, or emissions from imported goods.
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025), processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Latest year available: 2024.
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