Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Concentrations of fine particulate matter was 6.13 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
6.13
Change on year
down 10.6%
World rank
177th
of 184 countries
All-time high
6.86
in 2022
All-time low
6.13
in 2023
Years of data
14
2010–2023
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in French Polynesia, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, concentrations of fine particulate matter in French Polynesia stood at 6.13. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of down 10.6% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, concentrations of fine particulate matter in French Polynesia peaked at 6.86 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6.13, in 2023.
French Polynesia ranks 177th of 184 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Concentrations of fine particulate matter in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75 | — |
| 2011 | 6.65 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 6.47 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 6.82 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 6.57 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 6.61 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 6.54 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 6.7 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 6.31 | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 6.55 | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 6.42 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 6.33 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 6.86 | +8.4% |
| 2023 | 6.13 | -10.6% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 6.13 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.15, 60% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 6.13 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15.73, 39% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.6 | 6.31 | 6.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.44 | 6.13 | 6.86 | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 174 Solomon Islands 6.34 compare
- 175 Australia 6.33 compare
- 176 New Caledonia 6.16 compare
- 178 Reunion 6.02 compare
- 179 Norway 5.74 compare
- 180 New Zealand 5.69 compare
More health data for French Polynesia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4426 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,588 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.8729 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0254 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1978 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is concentrations of fine particulate matter in French Polynesia?
- Concentrations of fine particulate matter in French Polynesia was 6.13 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.86 in 2022.
- What is the lowest concentrations of fine particulate matter recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.13 in 2023.
- How does French Polynesia rank for concentrations of fine particulate matter?
- French Polynesia ranks 177th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is concentrations of fine particulate matter rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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