French Polynesia vs New Caledonia: Population (Our World)
French Polynesia
281,125
in 2023
New Caledonia
289,879
in 2023
French Polynesia rank
187th
New Caledonia rank
185th
Population (Our World) over time
- French Polynesia
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 289,879 against 281,125 in French Polynesia, a difference of 8,754.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 78 shared years of data; in 1700 it was French Polynesia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 187th and New Caledonia ranks 185th of 239 countries.
Across the 12 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 9 and New Caledonia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1700s | 56,840 | 21,463 | 35,377 | French Polynesia |
| 1800s | 62,530 | 35,847 | 26,683 | French Polynesia |
| 1850s | 62,000 | 46,845 | 15,155 | French Polynesia |
| 1900s | 30,000 | 56,628 | 26,628 | New Caledonia |
| 1950s | 72,974 | 69,360 | 3,614 | French Polynesia |
| 1960s | 95,363 | 92,033 | 3,330 | French Polynesia |
| 1970s | 132,270 | 131,961 | 309.3 | French Polynesia |
| 1980s | 178,490 | 159,630 | 18,860 | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 220,334 | 197,789 | 22,546 | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 256,663 | 241,438 | 15,225 | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 276,256 | 277,517 | 1,261 | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 280,135 | 286,606 | 6,471 | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population, French Polynesia or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 289,879 against 281,125 in French Polynesia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in population between French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 8,754, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 78 years are reported by both, from 1700 to 2023.
- How do French Polynesia and New Caledonia rank globally for population?
- French Polynesia ranks 187th and New Caledonia ranks 185th of 239 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.