Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Saudi Arabia, you would:

Health

live 1.8 years longer

In Saudi Arabia, the average life expectancy is 77 years (75 years for men, 78 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 62.5% less money

Saudi Arabia has a GDP per capita of $49,600 as of 2023, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $18,600 as of 2021.

be 2.4 times more likely to be unemployed

In Saudi Arabia, 4.9% of adults are unemployed as of 2023. In French Polynesia, that number is 11.7% as of 2023.

Life

be 64.1% less likely to die during infancy

In Saudi Arabia, approximately 12.3 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 27.3% less likely to have internet access

In Saudi Arabia, approximately 100.0% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In French Polynesia, about 72.7% do as of 2021.

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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