French Polynesia vs New Caledonia: Population aged 65 years or older
French Polynesia
32.84 thousands
in 2025
New Caledonia
34.09 thousands
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
176th
New Caledonia rank
175th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- French Polynesia
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 34.09 thousands against 32.84 thousands in French Polynesia, a difference of 1.25 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, New Caledonia has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 176th and New Caledonia ranks 175th of 230 countries.
New Caledonia 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 | 3.37 thousands | 4.57 thousands | 1.2 thousands | New Caledonia |
| 1980s | 5.18 thousands | 6.51 thousands | 1.32 thousands | New Caledonia |
| 1990s | 7.61 thousands | 9.05 thousands | 1.44 thousands | New Caledonia |
| 2000s | 12.7 thousands | 14.86 thousands | 2.15 thousands | New Caledonia |
| 2010s | 19.75 thousands | 23.81 thousands | 4.05 thousands | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 28.71 thousands | 31.19 thousands | 2.48 thousands | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, French Polynesia or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 34.09 thousands against 32.84 thousands in French Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 1.25 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 65 years or older?
- French Polynesia ranks 176th and New Caledonia ranks 175th of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 65 years or older (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