Spain compared to French Polynesia

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

Health

live 4.4 years less

In Spain, the average life expectancy is 82 years (79 years for men, 85 years for women). In French Polynesia, that number is 77 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women).

Economy

make 55.6% less money

Spain has a GDP per capita of $38,300, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $17,000.

be 27.5% more likely to be unemployed

In Spain, 17.1% of adults are unemployed. In French Polynesia, that number is 21.8%.

Life

have 60.9% more children

In Spain, there are approximately 9.2 babies per 1,000 people. In French Polynesia, there are 14.8 babies per 1,000 people.

be 39.4% more likely to die during infancy

In Spain, approximately 3.3 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 Spain, 100% of the population has electricity access. In French Polynesia, 59% of the population do.

be 15.1% less likely to have internet access

In Spain, approximately 80.6% of the population has internet access. In French Polynesia, about 68.4% do.

Geography

see 49.1% less coastline

Spain has a total of 4,964 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 Spain? See an in-depth size comparison.