South Africa compared to French Polynesia

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 (63 years for men, 66 years for women) as of 2020. In French Polynesia, that number is 78 years (76 years for men, 80 years for women) as of 2020.

Economy

make 25.0% more money

South Africa has a GDP per capita of $13,600 as of 2017, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $17,000 as of 2015.

be 20.7% less likely to be unemployed

In South Africa, 27.5% of adults are unemployed as of 2017. In French Polynesia, that number is 21.8% as of 2012.

be 18.7% more likely to be 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 83.8% less likely to die during infancy

In South Africa, approximately 27.8 children die before they reach the age of one as of 2020. In French Polynesia, on the other hand, 4.5 children do as of 2020.

have 27.1% fewer children

In South Africa, there are approximately 19.2 babies per 1,000 people as of 2020. In French Polynesia, there are 14.0 babies per 1,000 people as of 2020.

Basic Needs

be 18.8% more likely to have access to electricity

In South Africa, approximately 84% of the population has electricity access as of 2017. In French Polynesia, 100% of the population do as of 2016.

be 29.4% more likely to have internet access

In South Africa, approximately 56.2% of the population has internet access as of 2018. In French Polynesia, about 72.7% do as of 2018.

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 South Africa? See an in-depth size comparison.