French Polynesia vs New Caledonia: Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both
French Polynesia
3,577
in 2025
New Caledonia
4,110
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
182nd
New Caledonia rank
181st
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both over time
- French Polynesia
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 4,110 against 3,577 in French Polynesia, a difference of 533.
That makes New Caledonia's figure about 1.1 times French Polynesia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 1982 it was French Polynesia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 182nd and New Caledonia ranks 181st of 222 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 3 and New Caledonia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,640 | 3,862 | 778 | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 5,439 | 3,989 | 1,450 | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 4,446 | 4,411 | 35.67 | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 3,795 | 4,151 | 355.67 | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population of the official entrance age to primary education, both, French Polynesia or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 4,110 against 3,577 in French Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population of the official entrance age to primary education, both between French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 533, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and New Caledonia rank globally for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both?
- French Polynesia ranks 182nd and New Caledonia ranks 181st of 222 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population of the official entrance age to 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