Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:

Health

live 1.9 years longer

In Northern Mariana Islands, the average life expectancy is 77 years (74 years for men, 79 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 24.1% less money

Northern Mariana Islands has a GDP per capita of $24,500 as of 2016, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $18,600 as of 2021.

Life

be 64.7% less likely to die during infancy

In Northern Mariana Islands, approximately 12.5 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.

have 14.2% fewer children

In Northern Mariana Islands, there are approximately 15.7 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In French Polynesia, there are 13.5 babies per 1,000 people as of 2022.

Basic Needs

be 2.9 times more likely to have internet access

In Northern Mariana Islands, approximately 25.1% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In French Polynesia, about 72.7% do as of 2021.

Geography

see 70.4% more coastline

Northern Mariana Islands has a total of 1,482 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

French Polynesia is a sovereign country in Australia-Oceania, with a total land area of approximately 3,827 sq km. The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa atoll after a three-year moratorium. The tests were halted in January 1996. In recent years, French Polynesia's autonomy has been considerably expanded.
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