Turkey compared to French Polynesia

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

Health

live 2.4 years longer

In Turkey, the average life expectancy is 75 years (73 years for men, 78 years for women). In French Polynesia, that number is 77 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women).

Economy

be 10.0% less likely to be live below the poverty line

In Turkey, 21.9% live below the poverty line. In French Polynesia, however, that number is 19.7%.

make 36.8% less money

Turkey has a GDP per capita of $26,900, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $17,000.

be 94.6% more likely to be unemployed

In Turkey, 11.2% of adults are unemployed. In French Polynesia, that number is 21.8%.

Life

be 73.9% less likely to die during infancy

In Turkey, approximately 17.6 children die before they reach the age of one. In French Polynesia, on the other hand, 4.6 children do.

Basic Needs

be 17.3% more likely to have internet access

In Turkey, approximately 58.3% of the population has internet access. In French Polynesia, about 68.4% do.

be 41.0% less likely to have access to electricity

In Turkey, 100% of the population has electricity access. In French Polynesia, 59% of the population do.

Geography

see 64.9% less coastline

Turkey has a total of 7,200 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 Turkey? See an in-depth size comparison.