Singapore compared to French Polynesia

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

Health

live 7.8 years less

In Singapore, the average life expectancy is 85 years (83 years for men, 88 years for women). In French Polynesia, that number is 77 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women).

Economy

make 81.9% less money

Singapore has a GDP per capita of $93,900, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $17,000.

be 9.9 times more likely to be unemployed

In Singapore, 2.2% of adults are unemployed. In French Polynesia, that number is 21.8%.

Life

have 72.1% more children

In Singapore, there are approximately 8.6 babies per 1,000 people. In French Polynesia, there are 14.8 babies per 1,000 people.

be 91.7% more likely to die during infancy

In Singapore, approximately 2.4 children die before they reach the age of one. In French Polynesia, on the other hand, 4.6 children do.

Basic Needs

be 41.0% less likely to have access to electricity

In Singapore, 100% of the population has electricity access. In French Polynesia, 59% of the population do.

be 15.6% less likely to have internet access

In Singapore, approximately 81.0% of the population has internet access. In French Polynesia, about 68.4% do.

Geography

see 13.1 times more coastline

Singapore has a total of 193 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 Singapore? See an in-depth size comparison.