French Polynesia vs Mauritania: Share urban and rural population
French Polynesia
61.76
in 2025
Mauritania
61.49
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
134th
Mauritania rank
137th
Share urban and rural population over time
- French Polynesia
- Mauritania
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 61.76 against 61.49 in Mauritania, a difference of 0.27.
Across all 76 years both countries report, French Polynesia has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 134th and Mauritania ranks 137th of 236 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 8 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Mauritania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 37.82 | 4.17 | 33.65 | French Polynesia |
| 1960s | 47 | 10.1 | 36.9 | French Polynesia |
| 1970s | 57.19 | 20.46 | 36.72 | French Polynesia |
| 1980s | 58.67 | 35.78 | 22.89 | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 56.81 | 38.76 | 18.05 | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 57.21 | 40.56 | 16.65 | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 61.57 | 51.12 | 10.46 | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 61.73 | 59.25 | 2.48 | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share urban and rural population, French Polynesia or Mauritania?
- French Polynesia, at 61.76 against 61.49 in Mauritania as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share urban and rural population between French Polynesia and Mauritania?
- 0.27, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Mauritania?
- 76 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and Mauritania rank globally for share urban and rural population?
- French Polynesia ranks 134th and Mauritania ranks 137th of 236 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share urban and rural population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.