Egypt compared to French Polynesia

If you lived in French Polynesia instead of Egypt, you would:

Health

live 4.4 years longer

In Egypt, the average life expectancy is 73 years (72 years for men, 74 years for women). In French Polynesia, that number is 77 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women).

Economy

make 33.9% more money

Egypt has a GDP per capita of $12,700, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $17,000.

be 29.1% less likely to be live below the poverty line

In Egypt, 27.8% live below the poverty line. In French Polynesia, however, that number is 19.7%.

be 83.2% more likely to be unemployed

In Egypt, 11.9% of adults are unemployed. In French Polynesia, that number is 21.8%.

Life

be 75.8% less likely to die during infancy

In Egypt, approximately 19.0 children die before they reach the age of one. In French Polynesia, on the other hand, 4.6 children do.

have 50.0% fewer children

In Egypt, there are approximately 29.6 babies per 1,000 people. In French Polynesia, there are 14.8 babies per 1,000 people.

Basic Needs

be 74.5% more likely to have internet access

In Egypt, approximately 39.2% of the population has internet access. In French Polynesia, about 68.4% do.

be 40.8% less likely to have access to electricity

In Egypt, 100% of people have electricity access (100% in urban areas, and 99% in rural areas). In French Polynesia, that number is 59% of people on average (72% in urban areas, and 45% in rural areas).

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.

How big is French Polynesia compared to Egypt? See an in-depth size comparison.