Cook Islands vs French Polynesia: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Cook Islands
- French Polynesia
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 1.28 micrograms per cubic meter against 1.14 micrograms per cubic meter in Cook Islands, a difference of 0.14 micrograms per cubic meter.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.1 times Cook Islands's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was French Polynesia ahead.
Cook Islands ranks 232nd and French Polynesia ranks 229th of 240 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cook Islands | French Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.85 micrograms per cubic meter | 1 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.15 micrograms per cubic meter | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 1.03 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.257 micrograms per cubic meter | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 1.12 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.091 micrograms per cubic meter | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 1.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.26 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.092 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, Cook Islands or French Polynesia?
- French Polynesia, at 1.28 micrograms per cubic meter against 1.14 micrograms per cubic meter in Cook Islands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Cook Islands and French Polynesia?
- 0.14 micrograms per cubic meter, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cook Islands and French Polynesia?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Cook Islands and French Polynesia rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Cook Islands ranks 232nd 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.