Quality of life comparison

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

Health

live 1.0 years less

In French Polynesia, the average life expectancy is 84 years (82 years for men, 87 years for women) as of 2024. In Guernsey, that number is 83 years (81 years for men, 86 years for women) as of 2022.

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Economy

be 48.7% less likely to be unemployed

In French Polynesia, 11.7% of the labor force is unemployed as of 2025. In Guernsey, that number is 6.0% as of 2023.

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Life

be 23.6% less likely to die during infancy

In French Polynesia, approximately 4.4 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Guernsey, on the other hand, 3.4 children do as of 2022.

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Basic Needs

be 19.1% more likely to have internet access

In French Polynesia, approximately 72.7% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Guernsey, about 86.6% do as of 2021.

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Geography

see 98.0% less coastline

French Polynesia has a total of 2,525 km of coastline. In Guernsey, that number is 50 km.

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Sources: The World Factbook (2021–2023), World Bank (2024–2025). How we calculate this

Compare further: French Polynesia vs. Guernsey

Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
Guernsey is 32.6% more expensive than French Polynesia overall
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Size Comparison · See true size
French Polynesia is about 53 times bigger than Guernsey.
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Guernsey: At a glance

Guernsey is a sovereign country in Europe, with a total land area of approximately 78 sq km. Guernsey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy, which held sway in both France and England. The islands were the only British soil occupied by German troops in World War II. Guernsey is a British crown dependency but is not part of the UK or of the European Union. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.
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