If you lived in Saint Pierre and Miquelon instead of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you would:

Health

live 3.5 years longer

In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the average life expectancy is 78 years (76 years for men, 80 years for women) as of 2017. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, that number is 81 years (79 years for men, 84 years for women) as of 2022.

Economy

make 34.7% less money

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) has a GDP per capita of $70,800 as of 2015, while in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the GDP per capita is $46,200 as of 2006.

be 8.7 times more likely to be unemployed

In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), 1.0% of adults are unemployed as of 2016. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, that number is 8.7% as of 2015.

Life

have 41.3% fewer children

In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), there are approximately 10.9 babies per 1,000 people as of 2012. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, there are 6.4 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

Basic Needs

be 10.4% less likely to have internet access

In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), approximately 99.0% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, about 88.7% do as of 2022.

Geography

see 90.7% less coastline

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) has a total of 1,288 km of coastline. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, that number is 120 km.


The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon: At a glance

Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a sovereign country in North America, with a total land area of approximately 242 sq km. First settled by the French in the early 17th century, the islands represent the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American possessions.
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