Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil was 5.66 hectares per tonne in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.66 hectares per tonne
Change on year
up 26.4%
World rank
27th
of 59 countries
All-time high
77.08 hectares per tonne
in 1962
All-time low
2.06 hectares per tonne
in 1987
Years of data
62
1961–2023
Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in French Polynesia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares per tonne.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded 5.66 hectares per tonne for area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in 2023.
The figure is up 26.4% on the previous year and up 56.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in French Polynesia peaked at 77.08 hectares per tonne in 1962 and was at its lowest, 2.06 hectares per tonne, in 1987.
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 of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | hectares per tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 61.54 hectares per tonne | — |
| 1962 | 77.08 hectares per tonne | +25.3% |
| 1963 | 70 hectares per tonne | -9.2% |
| 1964 | 58.62 hectares per tonne | -16.3% |
| 1965 | 57.69 hectares per tonne | -1.6% |
| 1966 | 42.86 hectares per tonne | -25.7% |
| 1967 | 15 hectares per tonne | -65.0% |
| 1968 | 3.61 hectares per tonne | -75.9% |
| 1969 | 3.08 hectares per tonne | -14.8% |
| 1970 | 3.3 hectares per tonne | +7.3% |
| 1971 | 3.09 hectares per tonne | -6.3% |
| 1972 | 2.33 hectares per tonne | -24.6% |
| 1973 | 2.18 hectares per tonne | -6.5% |
| 1974 | 2.48 hectares per tonne | +13.8% |
| 1975 | 2.85 hectares per tonne | +14.8% |
| 1976 | 2.3 hectares per tonne | -19.3% |
| 1977 | 2.41 hectares per tonne | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 2.55 hectares per tonne | +5.7% |
| 1979 | 2.42 hectares per tonne | -4.9% |
| 1980 | 2.53 hectares per tonne | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 2.5 hectares per tonne | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 2.53 hectares per tonne | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 2.26 hectares per tonne | -10.5% |
| 1985 | 2.64 hectares per tonne | +16.9% |
| 1986 | 2.2 hectares per tonne | -16.6% |
| 1987 | 2.06 hectares per tonne | -6.7% |
| 1988 | 3 hectares per tonne | +46.2% |
| 1989 | 2.98 hectares per tonne | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 2.53 hectares per tonne | -15.2% |
| 1991 | 2.95 hectares per tonne | +16.9% |
| 1992 | 3.44 hectares per tonne | +16.6% |
| 1993 | 3.38 hectares per tonne | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 3.82 hectares per tonne | +13.1% |
| 1995 | 3.35 hectares per tonne | -12.3% |
| 1996 | 3.33 hectares per tonne | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 3.2 hectares per tonne | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 4.18 hectares per tonne | +30.8% |
| 1999 | 3.73 hectares per tonne | -10.8% |
| 2000 | 3.44 hectares per tonne | -7.9% |
| 2001 | 3.74 hectares per tonne | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 3.51 hectares per tonne | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 3.57 hectares per tonne | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 4.12 hectares per tonne | +15.5% |
| 2005 | 3.89 hectares per tonne | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 3.56 hectares per tonne | -8.5% |
| 2007 | 4.25 hectares per tonne | +19.4% |
| 2008 | 3.84 hectares per tonne | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 2.75 hectares per tonne | -28.4% |
| 2010 | 4.56 hectares per tonne | +66.0% |
| 2011 | 3.41 hectares per tonne | -25.3% |
| 2012 | 3.15 hectares per tonne | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 3.61 hectares per tonne | +14.6% |
| 2014 | 3.02 hectares per tonne | -16.3% |
| 2015 | 2.5 hectares per tonne | -17.1% |
| 2016 | 2.35 hectares per tonne | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 2.35 hectares per tonne | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 3.93 hectares per tonne | +66.8% |
| 2019 | 3.92 hectares per tonne | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 3.53 hectares per tonne | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 5.04 hectares per tonne | +42.8% |
| 2022 | 4.48 hectares per tonne | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 5.66 hectares per tonne | +26.4% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 5.66 hectares per tonne is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.41 hectares per tonne, 88% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 5.66 hectares per tonne is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.4 hectares per tonne, 1.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 43.28 hectares per tonne | 3.08 hectares per tonne | 77.08 hectares per tonne | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.59 hectares per tonne | 2.18 hectares per tonne | 3.3 hectares per tonne | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.52 hectares per tonne | 2.06 hectares per tonne | 3 hectares per tonne | 9 |
| 1990s | 3.39 hectares per tonne | 2.53 hectares per tonne | 4.18 hectares per tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.66 hectares per tonne | 2.75 hectares per tonne | 4.25 hectares per tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.28 hectares per tonne | 2.35 hectares per tonne | 4.56 hectares per tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.68 hectares per tonne | 3.53 hectares per tonne | 5.66 hectares per tonne | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More reference data data for French Polynesia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0148 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 3.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 15.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 0.0174 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 30.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 7.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 19.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 69.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in French Polynesia?
- Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in French Polynesia was 5.66 hectares per tonne in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 77.08 hectares per tonne in 1962.
- What is the lowest area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.06 hectares per tonne in 1987.
- How does French Polynesia rank for area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil?
- French Polynesia ranks 27th out of 59 countries with data for 2023.
- Is area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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