French Polynesia vs New Caledonia: Population aged 25-64 years
French Polynesia
153.74 thousands
in 2025
New Caledonia
154.72 thousands
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
179th
New Caledonia rank
178th
Population aged 25-64 years over time
- French Polynesia
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 154.72 thousands against 153.74 thousands in French Polynesia, a difference of 0.98 thousands.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was New Caledonia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 179th and New Caledonia ranks 178th of 230 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 5 and New Caledonia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44.69 thousands | 49.67 thousands | 4.98 thousands | New Caledonia |
| 1980s | 65.76 thousands | 63.18 thousands | 2.58 thousands | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 92.7 thousands | 86.86 thousands | 5.84 thousands | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 121.03 thousands | 116 thousands | 5.02 thousands | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 143.27 thousands | 141.63 thousands | 1.64 thousands | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 152.93 thousands | 152.07 thousands | 0.8638 thousands | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 25-64 years, French Polynesia or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 154.72 thousands against 153.74 thousands in French Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 25-64 years between French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 0.98 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 25-64 years?
- French Polynesia ranks 179th and New Caledonia ranks 178th of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 25-64 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