French Polynesia vs New Caledonia: Population
Population over time
- French Polynesia
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 246.05 against 240.48 in French Polynesia, a difference of 5.57.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was French Polynesia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 179th and New Caledonia ranks 178th of 188 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 2 and New Caledonia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 142.99 | 136.17 | 6.82 | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 182.39 | 173.44 | 8.95 | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 209.5 | 210.19 | 0.6963 | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 229.12 | 231.72 | 2.61 | New Caledonia |
| 2030s | 240.48 | 246.05 | 5.58 | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population, French Polynesia or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 246.05 against 240.48 in French Polynesia as of 2030.
- What is the difference in population between French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 5.57, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do French Polynesia and New Caledonia rank globally for population?
- French Polynesia ranks 179th and New Caledonia ranks 178th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.