What is the population of French Polynesia in 2026?
French Polynesia has a population of 282,465 people (2025 estimate), which is 187th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2025
282,465
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.23%
+658 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
81/km²
3,471 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
36.1 years
Life expectancy 84.2 years
Our World in Data, 2025About French Polynesia
With a population of 282,465 spread across 3,471 km², French Polynesia spans Oceania at a density of 81 people per km². The territory was established in 1842. Papeetē serves as its capital, and the CFP franc is the official currency with French as the primary language.
The population is aging, with a median age of 36.1 years and life expectancy of 84.2 years, while fertility remains low at 1.5 births per woman. Annual growth stands at just 0.2%. Roughly 62% of residents live in urban areas. GDP per capita reaches $22,440, placing the territory among the wealthier Pacific regions.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Papeetē
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- PF · PYF
- Demonym
- French Polynesian
- Currency
- CFP franc (XPF ₣)
- State inception
- 1842
- Time zone
- UTC−10:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +689
- Internet TLD
- .pf
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- French
Demographics
Economy
Not published for French Polynesia: Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for French Polynesia: Infant Mortality, Health Spending, Hospital Beds, Maternal Mortality.
Education
Not published for French Polynesia: Literacy Rate, Education Spending, Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for French Polynesia.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for French Polynesia.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 19.1%
- Age 15–64
- 69.6%
- Age 65+
- 11.3%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 3 | 14 |
| 95-99 | 36 | 102 |
| 90-94 | 223 | 434 |
| 85-89 | 695 | 1,016 |
| 80-84 | 1,628 | 1,887 |
| 75-79 | 2,710 | 2,910 |
| 70-74 | 4,181 | 4,176 |
| 65-69 | 6,117 | 5,782 |
| 60-64 | 7,817 | 7,471 |
| 55-59 | 9,415 | 8,942 |
| 50-54 | 9,742 | 9,515 |
| 45-49 | 9,664 | 9,541 |
| 40-44 | 10,479 | 10,500 |
| 35-39 | 10,948 | 11,236 |
| 30-34 | 10,134 | 10,184 |
| 25-29 | 9,204 | 8,704 |
| 20-24 | 10,611 | 10,257 |
| 15-19 | 11,114 | 10,588 |
| 10-14 | 10,861 | 10,113 |
| 5-9 | 9,368 | 8,803 |
| 0-4 | 7,582 | 7,103 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 64,343 |
| 1960 | 83,671 |
| 1970 | 114,010 |
| 1980 | 156,471 |
| 1990 | 203,776 |
| 2000 | 240,337 |
| 2010 | 270,580 |
| 2020 | 279,209 |
| 2030 | 285,546 |
| 2040 | 289,169 |
| 2050 | 284,750 |
| 2060 | 270,427 |
| 2070 | 251,167 |
| 2080 | 230,088 |
| 2090 | 208,204 |
| 2100 | 186,863 |
How French Polynesia Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- French Polynesia282K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| French Polynesia | 282K |
French Polynesia Population FAQ
Is the population of French Polynesia growing or shrinking?
French Polynesia's population is growing at +0.23% per year, a change of roughly 658 people annually.
What is the capital of French Polynesia?
The capital of French Polynesia is Papeetē.
How densely populated is French Polynesia?
French Polynesia has 81/km² across 3,471 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in French Polynesia?
Life expectancy at birth in French Polynesia is 84.2 years (2024).
What is the median age in French Polynesia?
The median age in French Polynesia is 36.1 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is French Polynesia in?
French Polynesia is in Oceania.