French Polynesia vs New Caledonia: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- French Polynesia
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 131,488 against 120,628 in French Polynesia, a difference of 10,860.
That makes New Caledonia's figure about 1.1 times French Polynesia's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, New Caledonia has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 179th and New Caledonia ranks 177th of 187 countries.
New Caledonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 84,851 | 88,756 | 3,906 | New Caledonia |
| 2000s | 103,984 | 112,411 | 8,427 | New Caledonia |
| 2010s | 117,202 | 130,512 | 13,311 | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 120,290 | 129,500 | 9,211 | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, French Polynesia or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 131,488 against 120,628 in French Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 10,860, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and New Caledonia rank globally for labor force, total?
- French Polynesia ranks 179th and New Caledonia ranks 177th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILO), type: estimates based on external database, published as Labor force, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.