French Guiana vs New Caledonia: Population using improved sanitation facilities
French Guiana
290,416
in 2024
New Caledonia
292,639
in 2024
French Guiana rank
180th
New Caledonia rank
179th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- French Guiana
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 292,639 against 290,416 in French Guiana, a difference of 2,223.
Across all 24 years both countries report, New Caledonia has been ahead every year.
French Guiana ranks 180th and New Caledonia ranks 179th of 232 countries.
New Caledonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Guiana | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 184,583 | 243,467 | 58,884 | New Caledonia |
| 2010s | 242,789 | 277,509 | 34,719 | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 280,418 | 287,804 | 7,386 | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, French Guiana or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 292,639 against 290,416 in French Guiana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between French Guiana and New Caledonia?
- 2,223, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Guiana and New Caledonia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do French Guiana and New Caledonia rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- French Guiana ranks 180th and New Caledonia ranks 179th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.