French Polynesia vs New Caledonia: Population of the official entrance age to secondary general
French Polynesia
4,084
in 2025
New Caledonia
4,213
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
183rd
New Caledonia rank
182nd
Population of the official entrance age to secondary general over time
- French Polynesia
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 4,213 against 4,084 in French Polynesia, a difference of 129.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 1989 it was French Polynesia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 183rd and New Caledonia ranks 182nd of 220 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,243 | 3,807 | 436 | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 4,726 | 3,833 | 893.25 | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 4,415 | 4,415 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 4,296 | 4,211 | 85.5 | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population of the official entrance age to secondary general, French Polynesia or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 4,213 against 4,084 in French Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population of the official entrance age to secondary general between French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 129, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and New Caledonia?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do French Polynesia and New Caledonia rank globally for population of the official entrance age to secondary general?
- French Polynesia ranks 183rd and New Caledonia ranks 182nd of 220 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population of the official entrance age to secondary general 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