South Africa compared to French Polynesia

If you lived in French Polynesia instead of South Africa, you would:

Health

live 13.6 years longer

In South Africa, the average life expectancy is 64 years (62 years for men, 65 years for women). In French Polynesia, that number is 77 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women).

Economy

make 25.9% more money

South Africa has a GDP per capita of $13,500, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $17,000.

be 21.0% less likely to be unemployed

In South Africa, 27.6% of adults are unemployed. In French Polynesia, that number is 21.8%.

be 18.7% more likely to be live below the poverty line

In South Africa, 16.6% live below the poverty line. In French Polynesia, however, that number is 19.7%.

Life

be 85.2% less likely to die during infancy

In South Africa, approximately 31.0 children die before they reach the age of one. In French Polynesia, on the other hand, 4.6 children do.

have 26.7% less children

In South Africa, there are approximately 20.2 babies per 1,000 people. In French Polynesia, there are 14.8 babies per 1,000 people.

Basic Needs

be 26.7% more likely to have internet access

In South Africa, approximately 54.0% of the population has internet access. In French Polynesia, about 68.4% do.

be 30.6% less likely to have access to electricity

In South Africa, 85% of people have electricity access (90% in urban areas, and 77% in rural areas). In French Polynesia, that number is 59% of people on average (72% in urban areas, and 45% in rural areas).

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.