French Polynesia vs North Korea: Rural population (% of total population) (UNESCO Institute)
French Polynesia
37.6%
in 2024
North Korea
36.5%
in 2024
French Polynesia rank
103rd
North Korea rank
105th
Rural population (% of total population) (UNESCO Institute) over time
- French Polynesia
- North Korea
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 37.6% against 36.5% in North Korea, a difference of 1.1%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was North Korea ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 103rd and North Korea ranks 105th of 214 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 3 and North Korea in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | North Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.3% | 44.0% | 1.8% | North Korea |
| 1980s | 41.4% | 42.4% | 1.1% | North Korea |
| 1990s | 43.2% | 41.1% | 2.1% | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 42.6% | 40.2% | 2.4% | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 38.5% | 38.8% | 0.3% | North Korea |
| 2020s | 37.8% | 37.1% | 0.7% | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural population, French Polynesia or North Korea?
- French Polynesia, at 37.6% against 36.5% in North Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural population between French Polynesia and North Korea?
- 1.1%, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and North Korea?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do French Polynesia and North Korea rank globally for rural population?
- French Polynesia ranks 103rd and North Korea ranks 105th of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Rural population (% of total population). 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