Area land needed to global oil in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Area land needed to global oil was 1.37 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.37 billion
Change on year
up 30.5%
World rank
27th
of 59 countries
All-time high
1.52 billion
in 1962
All-time low
63.64 million
in 1973
Years of data
62
1961–2023
Area land needed to global oil in French Polynesia, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, area land needed to global oil in French Polynesia stood at 1.37 billion.
The figure is up 30.5% on the previous year and up 112.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area land needed to global oil in French Polynesia peaked at 1.52 billion in 1962 and was at its lowest, 63.64 million, in 1973.
That places French Polynesia 27th out of 59 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Area land needed to global oil in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.14 billion | — |
| 1962 | 1.52 billion | +33.0% |
| 1963 | 1.50 billion | -1.5% |
| 1964 | 1.21 billion | -18.9% |
| 1965 | 1.31 billion | +8.0% |
| 1966 | 1.01 billion | -23.0% |
| 1967 | 360.76 million | -64.3% |
| 1968 | 88.11 million | -75.6% |
| 1969 | 76.69 million | -13.0% |
| 1970 | 89.82 million | +17.1% |
| 1971 | 89.03 million | -0.9% |
| 1972 | 66.81 million | -25.0% |
| 1973 | 63.64 million | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 78.63 million | +23.6% |
| 1975 | 92.68 million | +17.9% |
| 1976 | 77.07 million | -16.8% |
| 1977 | 83.59 million | +8.4% |
| 1978 | 96.62 million | +15.6% |
| 1979 | 96.57 million | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 108.12 million | +12.0% |
| 1981 | 108.61 million | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 114.87 million | +5.8% |
| 1983 | 106.34 million | -7.4% |
| 1985 | 135.81 million | +27.7% |
| 1986 | 117.19 million | -13.7% |
| 1987 | 114.79 million | -2.0% |
| 1988 | 175.59 million | +53.0% |
| 1989 | 179.01 million | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 160.62 million | -10.3% |
| 1991 | 192.35 million | +19.8% |
| 1992 | 233.20 million | +21.2% |
| 1993 | 232.94 million | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 272.08 million | +16.8% |
| 1995 | 259.08 million | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 269.28 million | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 266.56 million | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 361.99 million | +35.8% |
| 1999 | 337.97 million | -6.6% |
| 2000 | 326.75 million | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 369.03 million | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 354.15 million | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 385.41 million | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 463.60 million | +20.3% |
| 2005 | 474.70 million | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 469.80 million | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 576.77 million | +22.8% |
| 2008 | 528.65 million | -8.3% |
| 2009 | 394.39 million | -25.4% |
| 2010 | 738.97 million | +87.4% |
| 2011 | 577.19 million | -21.9% |
| 2012 | 553.43 million | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 644.87 million | +16.5% |
| 2014 | 564.72 million | -12.4% |
| 2015 | 487.08 million | -13.7% |
| 2016 | 452.59 million | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 497.88 million | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 858.85 million | +72.5% |
| 2019 | 890.86 million | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 808.22 million | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 1.20 billion | +48.5% |
| 2022 | 1.05 billion | -12.5% |
| 2023 | 1.37 billion | +30.5% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 1.37 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.55 billion, 88% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 1.37 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.07 billion, 1.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 912.77 million | 76.69 million | 1.52 billion | 9 |
| 1970s | 83.45 million | 63.64 million | 96.62 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 128.93 million | 106.34 million | 179.01 million | 9 |
| 1990s | 258.61 million | 160.62 million | 361.99 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 434.33 million | 326.75 million | 576.77 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 626.64 million | 452.59 million | 890.86 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.11 billion | 808.22 million | 1.37 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More reference data data for French Polynesia
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 30.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 22.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 69.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0148 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0735 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 7.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0132 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0293 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is area land needed to global oil in French Polynesia?
- Area land needed to global oil in French Polynesia was 1.37 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest area land needed to global oil recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.52 billion in 1962.
- What is the lowest area land needed to global oil recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 63.64 million in 1973.
- How does French Polynesia rank for area land needed to global oil?
- French Polynesia ranks 27th out of 59 countries with data for 2023.
- Is area land needed to global oil rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Area land needed to global oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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