French Polynesia vs Samoa: Population using improved sanitation facilities
French Polynesia
274,790
in 2024
Samoa
217,009
in 2024
French Polynesia rank
182nd
Samoa rank
184th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- French Polynesia
- Samoa
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 274,790 against 217,009 in Samoa, a difference of 57,781.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.3 times Samoa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, French Polynesia has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 182nd and Samoa ranks 184th of 232 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Samoa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 250,811 | 181,921 | 68,890 | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 269,658 | 198,032 | 71,626 | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 273,539 | 213,692 | 59,847 | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, French Polynesia or Samoa?
- French Polynesia, at 274,790 against 217,009 in Samoa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between French Polynesia and Samoa?
- 57,781, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Samoa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do French Polynesia and Samoa rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- French Polynesia ranks 182nd and Samoa ranks 184th 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.