French Polynesia vs New Caledonia: World population over the last 12000 years and un projection until

French Polynesia
281,125
in 2023
New Caledonia
289,879
in 2023
French Polynesia rank
187th
New Caledonia rank
185th

World population over the last 12000 years and un projection until over time

  • French Polynesia
  • New Caledonia
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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 world population over the last 12000 years and un projection until, French Polynesia or New Caledonia?
New Caledonia, at 289,879 against 281,125 in French Polynesia as of 2023.
What is the difference in world population over the last 12000 years and un projection until 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 world population over the last 12000 years and un projection until?
French Polynesia ranks 187th and New Caledonia ranks 185th of 239 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as World population over the last 12000 years and un projection until 2100. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
World population over the last 12000 years and un projection until 2100
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
239 places, 51,002 data points, 1000–2023
Last refreshed