Migrant populations in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Migrant populations was 30,099 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
30,099
World rank
180th
of 228 countries
All-time high
32,286
in 2005
All-time low
25,830
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in French Polynesia, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in French Polynesia is 30,099, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in French Polynesia peaked at 32,286 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 25,830, in 1990.
That places French Polynesia 180th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Migrant populations in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 25,830 | — |
| 1995 | 28,360 | +9.8% |
| 2000 | 30,329 | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 32,286 | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 31,640 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 30,058 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 30,081 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 30,099 | +0.1% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 30,099 is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 9% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 30,099 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51,446, 59% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27,095 | 25,830 | 28,360 | 2 |
| 2000s | 31,308 | 30,329 | 32,286 | 2 |
| 2010s | 30,849 | 30,058 | 31,640 | 2 |
| 2020s | 30,090 | 30,081 | 30,099 | 2 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 177 Papua New Guinea 31,171 compare
- 178 Antigua and Barbuda 30,473 compare
- 179 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 30,148 compare
- 181 Mauritius 29,142 compare
- 182 Turks and Caicos Islands 28,455 compare
- 183 Liechtenstein 27,669 compare
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 migrant populations in French Polynesia?
- Migrant populations in French Polynesia was 30,099 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 32,286 in 2005.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,830 in 1990.
- How does French Polynesia rank for migrant populations?
- French Polynesia ranks 180th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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