Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) was 5.81 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in French Polynesia, 2010–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in French Polynesia is 5.81, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.4% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in French Polynesia peaked at 6.55 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5.81, in 2023.
French Polynesia ranks 236th of 256 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.55 | — |
| 2011 | 6.47 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 6.19 | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 6.49 | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 6.23 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 6.25 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 6.15 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 6.27 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 6.04 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 6.23 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 6.15 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 5.94 | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 6.48 | +9.2% |
| 2023 | 5.81 | -10.4% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 5.81 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.71, 67% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 5.81 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.37, 91% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.29 | 6.04 | 6.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.09 | 5.81 | 6.48 | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 233 New Zealand 5.9 compare
- 234 Solomon Islands 5.87 compare
- 235 Faroe Islands 5.82 compare
- 237 New Caledonia 5.81 compare
- 238 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 5.78 compare
- 239 Niue 5.77 compare
More development goals data for French Polynesia
- Red List Index 0.678 (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 1,114 (2025)
- Alcohol consumption per capita (aged 15 years and older) within a 7.41 (2024)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 110.31 (2024)
- Prevalence of undernourishment 2.6% (2024)
- Domestic material consumption, by type of raw material 1.65 million (2022)
- Domestic material consumption per capita, by type of raw material 5.9 (2022)
- Average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation 10.0% (2024)
- Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status 4.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in French Polynesia?
- Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) in French Polynesia was 5.81 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.55 in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.81 in 2023.
- How does French Polynesia rank for annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted)?
- French Polynesia ranks 236th out of 256 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted) rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted), by location (micrograms per cubic meter). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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