French Polynesia vs Japan: Share of urban population living in slums
French Polynesia
2.49
in 2024
Japan
2
in 2024
French Polynesia rank
131st
Japan rank
133rd
Share of urban population living in slums over time
- French Polynesia
- Japan
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 2.49 against 2 in Japan, a difference of 0.49.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.2 times Japan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Japan ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 131st and Japan ranks 133rd of 214 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 2 and Japan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.08 | 2.55 | 1.47 | Japan |
| 2010s | 2.18 | 2 | 0.182 | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 2.47 | 2 | 0.47 | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban population living in slums, French Polynesia or Japan?
- French Polynesia, at 2.49 against 2 in Japan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population living in slums between French Polynesia and Japan?
- 0.49, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Japan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do French Polynesia and Japan rank globally for share of urban population living in slums?
- French Polynesia ranks 131st and Japan ranks 133rd of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of urban population living in slums. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.