Quality of life comparison
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of New Zealand, you would:
Health
live 4.1 years less
In New Zealand, the average life expectancy is 83 years (81 years for men, 84 years for women) as of 2022. In French Polynesia, that number is 78 years (76 years for men, 81 years for women) as of 2022.
Economy
make 61.9% less money
New Zealand has a GDP per capita of $48,800 as of 2023, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $18,600 as of 2021.
be 3.1 times more likely to be unemployed
In New Zealand, 3.7% of adults are unemployed as of 2023. In French Polynesia, that number is 11.7% as of 2023.
Life
be 27.9% more likely to die during infancy
In New Zealand, approximately 3.4 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In French Polynesia, on the other hand, 4.4 children do as of 2022.
Basic Needs
be 24.3% less likely to have internet access
In New Zealand, approximately 96.0% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In French Polynesia, about 72.7% do as of 2021.
Geography
see 83.3% less coastline
New Zealand has a total of 15,134 km of coastline. In French Polynesia, that number is 2,525 km.
The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.
French Polynesia: At a glance
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