Quality of life comparison
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of South Carolina, you would:
Health
live 3.6 years longer
In South Carolina, the average life expectancy is 75 years (74 years for men, 80 years for women) as of 2020. In French Polynesia, that number is 78 years (76 years for men, 81 years for women) as of 2022.
Economy
make 62.7% less money
South Carolina has a GDP per capita of $49,914 as of 2024, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $18,600 as of 2021.
be 2.4 times more likely to be unemployed
In South Carolina, 4.9% of adults are unemployed as of 2025. In French Polynesia, that number is 11.7% as of 2023.
Basic Needs
be 16.4% less likely to have internet access
In South Carolina, approximately 87.0% of the population has internet access as of 2023. In French Polynesia, about 72.7% do as of 2021.
The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook, OECD Regional Demography, Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), Bureau of Economic Analysis.
French Polynesia: At a glance
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