GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 706.47 billion current LCU in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
706.47 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 7.1%
World rank
112th
of 211 countries
All-time high
706.47 billion current LCU
in 2023
All-time low
25.65 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
GDP in French Polynesia, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in French Polynesia is 706.47 billion current LCU, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.1% on the previous year and up 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in French Polynesia peaked at 706.47 billion current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 25.65 billion current LCU, in 1970.
French Polynesia ranks 112th of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 25.65 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 29.89 billion current LCU | +16.5% |
| 1972 | 29.92 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 34.95 billion current LCU | +16.8% |
| 1974 | 48.61 billion current LCU | +39.1% |
| 1975 | 53.80 billion current LCU | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 63.63 billion current LCU | +18.3% |
| 1977 | 70.86 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 1978 | 82.51 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 1979 | 93.99 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1980 | 101.45 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 122.01 billion current LCU | +20.3% |
| 1982 | 147.68 billion current LCU | +21.0% |
| 1983 | 177.95 billion current LCU | +20.5% |
| 1984 | 210.62 billion current LCU | +18.4% |
| 1985 | 236.60 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 1986 | 278.56 billion current LCU | +17.7% |
| 1987 | 292.66 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 294.98 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 316.88 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 328.71 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 349.82 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 357.46 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 364.98 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 371.09 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 379.99 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 387.48 billion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 399.32 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 418.67 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 437.97 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 465.10 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 476.17 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 500.44 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 519.86 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 533.78 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 547.22 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 558.64 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 577.39 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 579.05 billion current LCU | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 563.35 billion current LCU | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 547.88 billion current LCU | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 531.86 billion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 528.75 billion current LCU | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 541.96 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 552.60 billion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 572.81 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 592.62 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 616.20 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 619.93 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 641.91 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 583.74 billion current LCU | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 620.48 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 659.82 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 706.47 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 706.47 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 220.22 billion current LCU, 3.2× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 706.47 billion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 416.65 billion current LCU, 1.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in French Polynesia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +39.1% | 34.95 billion current LCU | 48.61 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 53.38 billion current LCU | 25.65 billion current LCU | 93.99 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 217.94 billion current LCU | 101.45 billion current LCU | 316.88 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 379.55 billion current LCU | 328.71 billion current LCU | 437.97 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 532.10 billion current LCU | 465.10 billion current LCU | 579.05 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 574.65 billion current LCU | 528.75 billion current LCU | 641.91 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 642.63 billion current LCU | 583.74 billion current LCU | 706.47 billion current LCU | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More population data for French Polynesia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6605 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8205 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.13 (2100)
- Population density 53.84 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6,044 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.13 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.0635 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in French Polynesia?
- Gdp in French Polynesia was 706.47 billion current LCU in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 706.47 billion current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.65 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does French Polynesia rank for gdp?
- French Polynesia ranks 112th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release