French Polynesia vs Solomon Islands: Population aged 65 years or older
French Polynesia
32.84 thousands
in 2025
Solomon Islands
30.25 thousands
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
176th
Solomon Islands rank
179th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- French Polynesia
- Solomon Islands
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 32.84 thousands against 30.25 thousands in Solomon Islands, a difference of 2.59 thousands.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.1 times Solomon Islands's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Solomon Islands ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 176th and Solomon Islands ranks 179th of 230 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 1 and Solomon Islands in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Solomon Islands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.37 thousands | 6.61 thousands | 3.24 thousands | Solomon Islands |
| 1980s | 5.18 thousands | 8.94 thousands | 3.75 thousands | Solomon Islands |
| 1990s | 7.61 thousands | 12.37 thousands | 4.76 thousands | Solomon Islands |
| 2000s | 12.7 thousands | 16.24 thousands | 3.54 thousands | Solomon Islands |
| 2010s | 19.75 thousands | 21.95 thousands | 2.2 thousands | Solomon Islands |
| 2020s | 28.71 thousands | 28.57 thousands | 0.1402 thousands | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, French Polynesia or Solomon Islands?
- French Polynesia, at 32.84 thousands against 30.25 thousands in Solomon Islands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between French Polynesia and Solomon Islands?
- 2.59 thousands, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Solomon Islands?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and Solomon Islands rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- French Polynesia ranks 176th and Solomon Islands ranks 179th 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