French Polynesia vs New Caledonia: Population aged 15-24 years
French Polynesia
42.61 thousands
in 2025
New Caledonia
42.87 thousands
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
183rd
New Caledonia rank
182nd
Population aged 15-24 years over time
- French Polynesia
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 42.87 thousands against 42.61 thousands in French Polynesia, a difference of 0.26 thousands.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was New Caledonia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 183rd and New Caledonia ranks 182nd of 226 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.13 thousands | 23.62 thousands | 1.51 thousands | French Polynesia |
| 1980s | 37 thousands | 31.11 thousands | 5.89 thousands | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 41 thousands | 38.32 thousands | 2.68 thousands | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 46.74 thousands | 40.75 thousands | 5.99 thousands | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 45.51 thousands | 43.34 thousands | 2.18 thousands | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 42.06 thousands | 41.99 thousands | 0.0763 thousands | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 15-24 years, French Polynesia or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 42.87 thousands against 42.61 thousands in French Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 15-24 years between French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 0.26 thousands, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and New Caledonia rank globally for population aged 15-24 years?
- French Polynesia ranks 183rd and New Caledonia ranks 182nd of 226 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release