French Polynesia vs New Caledonia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes
French Polynesia
29,415
in 1996
New Caledonia
22,308
in 1994
French Polynesia rank
178th
New Caledonia rank
181st
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time
- French Polynesia
- New Caledonia
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 29,415 against 22,308 in New Caledonia, a difference of 7,107.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.3 times New Caledonia's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, French Polynesia has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 178th and New Caledonia ranks 181st of 218 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27,272 | 25,029 | 2,244 | French Polynesia |
| 1980s | 28,399 | 24,644 | 3,755 | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 28,610 | 22,307 | 6,303 | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in primary education, both sexes, French Polynesia or New Caledonia?
- French Polynesia, at 29,415 against 22,308 in New Caledonia as of 1996.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 7,107, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 1994.
- How do French Polynesia and New Caledonia rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- French Polynesia ranks 178th and New Caledonia ranks 181st of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). 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