Nauru compared to French Polynesia

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

Health

live 10.0 years longer

In Nauru, the average life expectancy is 67 years (63 years for men, 71 years for women). In French Polynesia, that number is 77 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women).

Economy

make 39.3% more money

Nauru has a GDP per capita of $12,200, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $17,000.

Life

be 41.0% less likely to die during infancy

In Nauru, approximately 7.8 children die before they reach the age of one. In French Polynesia, on the other hand, 4.6 children do.

have 38.3% fewer children

In Nauru, there are approximately 24.0 babies per 1,000 people. In French Polynesia, there are 14.8 babies per 1,000 people.

Basic Needs

be 27.9% more likely to have internet access

In Nauru, approximately 53.5% of the population has internet access. In French Polynesia, about 68.4% do.

Geography

see 84.2 times more coastline

Nauru has a total of 30 km of coastline. In French Polynesia, that number is 2,525 km.

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 Nauru? See an in-depth size comparison.