live 3.4 years less
In United Kingdom, the average life expectancy is 81 years (79 years for men, 83 years for women). In French Polynesia, that number is 77 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women).
In United Kingdom, the average life expectancy is 81 years (79 years for men, 83 years for women). In French Polynesia, that number is 77 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women).
United Kingdom has a GDP per capita of $44,100, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $17,000.
In United Kingdom, 4.4% of adults are unemployed. In French Polynesia, that number is 21.8%.
In United Kingdom, 15.0% live below the poverty line. In French Polynesia, however, that number is 19.7%.
In United Kingdom, there are approximately 12.1 babies per 1,000 people. In French Polynesia, there are 14.8 babies per 1,000 people.
In United Kingdom, 100% of the population has electricity access. In French Polynesia, 59% of the population do.
In United Kingdom, approximately 94.8% of the population has internet access. In French Polynesia, about 68.4% do.
United Kingdom has a total of 12,429 km of coastline. In French Polynesia, that number is 2,525 km.
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.
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The statistics on this page were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.
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