French Polynesia vs New Caledonia: Girls and boys who are out of school
French Polynesia
603 girls
in 1996
New Caledonia
709 girls
in 1991
French Polynesia rank
153rd
New Caledonia rank
150th
Girls and boys who are out of school over time
- French Polynesia
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 709 girls against 603 girls in French Polynesia, a difference of 106 girls.
That makes New Caledonia's figure about 1.2 times French Polynesia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 1983 it was French Polynesia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 153rd and New Caledonia ranks 150th of 180 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,329 girls | 860 girls | 469.25 girls | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 932 girls | 771 girls | 161 girls | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher girls and boys who are out of school, French Polynesia or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 709 girls against 603 girls in French Polynesia as of 1991.
- What is the difference in girls and boys who are out of school between French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 106 girls, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 1990.
- How do French Polynesia and New Caledonia rank globally for girls and boys who are out of school?
- French Polynesia ranks 153rd and New Caledonia ranks 150th of 180 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Girls and boys who are out of school. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Girls in the official primary school age range who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary education.