live 2.5 years less
In French Polynesia, the average life expectancy is 77 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women). In El Salvador, that number is 75 years (72 years for men, 78 years for women).
In French Polynesia, the average life expectancy is 77 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women). In El Salvador, that number is 75 years (72 years for men, 78 years for women).
In French Polynesia, 21.8% of adults are unemployed. In El Salvador, that number is 7.0%.
French Polynesia has a GDP per capita of $17,000, while in El Salvador, the GDP per capita is $8,900.
In French Polynesia, 19.7% live below the poverty line. In El Salvador, however, that number is 32.7%.
In French Polynesia, approximately 4.6 children die before they reach the age of one. In El Salvador, on the other hand, 16.8 children do.
In French Polynesia, 59% of people have electricity access (72% in urban areas, and 45% in rural areas). In El Salvador, that number is 94% of people on average (98% in urban areas, and 86% in rural areas).
In French Polynesia, approximately 68.4% of the population has internet access. In El Salvador, about 29.0% do.
French Polynesia has a total of 2,525 km of coastline. In El Salvador, that number is 307 km.
El Salvador is a sovereign country in Central America/Caribbean, with a total land area of approximately 20,721 sq km. El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839. A 12-year civil war, which cost about 75,000 lives, was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a treaty that provided for military and political reforms.
How big is El Salvador compared to French Polynesia? See an in-depth size comparison.
The statistics on this page were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.
Join the Elsewhere community and ask a question about El Salvador. It's a free, question-and-answer based forum to discuss what life is like in countries and cities around the world.