French Polynesia vs New Caledonia: Population

French Polynesia
240.48
in 2030
New Caledonia
246.05
in 2030
French Polynesia rank
179th
New Caledonia rank
178th

Population over time

  • French Polynesia
  • New Caledonia
050100150200250199020102030

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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Indicator
Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

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.