Quality of life comparison
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of South Africa, you would:
Health
live 13.1 years longer
In South Africa, the average life expectancy is 65 years (64 years for men, 67 years for women) as of 2022. In French Polynesia, that number is 78 years (76 years for men, 81 years for women) as of 2022.
Economy
make 37.8% more money
South Africa has a GDP per capita of $13,500 as of 2022, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $18,600 as of 2021.
be 59.1% less likely to be unemployed
In South Africa, 28.8% of adults are unemployed as of 2022. In French Polynesia, that number is 11.8% as of 2022.
be 18.7% more likely to live below the poverty line
In South Africa, 16.6% live below the poverty line as of 2016. In French Polynesia, however, that number is 19.7% as of 2009.
Life
be 83.0% less likely to die during infancy
In South Africa, approximately 25.9 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In French Polynesia, on the other hand, 4.4 children do as of 2022.
have 23.9% fewer children
In South Africa, there are approximately 17.7 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In French Polynesia, there are 13.5 babies per 1,000 people as of 2022.
Basic Needs
be 12.0% more likely to have access to electricity
In South Africa, approximately 89% of the population has electricity access as of 2021. In French Polynesia, 100% of the population do as of 2020.
The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.
French Polynesia: At a glance
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