American Samoa vs French Polynesia: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- American Samoa
- French Polynesia
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 1.28 micrograms per cubic meter against 1.21 micrograms per cubic meter in American Samoa, a difference of 0.07 micrograms per cubic meter.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.1 times American Samoa's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was French Polynesia ahead.
American Samoa ranks 231st and French Polynesia ranks 229th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, American Samoa averaged higher in 1 and French Polynesia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | French Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.845 micrograms per cubic meter | 1 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.155 micrograms per cubic meter | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 1.19 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.094 micrograms per cubic meter | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 1.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.114 micrograms per cubic meter | American Samoa |
| 2020s | 1.25 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.01 micrograms per cubic meter | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, American Samoa or French Polynesia?
- French Polynesia, at 1.28 micrograms per cubic meter against 1.21 micrograms per cubic meter in American Samoa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between American Samoa and French Polynesia?
- 0.07 micrograms per cubic meter, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and French Polynesia?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do American Samoa and French Polynesia rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- American Samoa ranks 231st and French Polynesia ranks 229th of 240 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Exposure to air pollution from human sources. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Annual population-weighted average concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air, measured in micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³). Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, which can pose significant health risks. This data excludes natural sources of PM2.5, such as dust and sea salt, to focus on human-caused pollution.