Total number of international immigrants in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Total number of international immigrants was 30,099 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in French Polynesia, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded 30,099 immigrants for total number of international immigrants in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in French Polynesia peaked at 32,286 immigrants in 2005 and was at its lowest, 25,830 immigrants, in 1990.
French Polynesia ranks 181st of 232 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27,095 immigrants | 25,830 immigrants | 28,360 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 31,308 immigrants | 30,329 immigrants | 32,286 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 30,849 immigrants | 30,058 immigrants | 31,640 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 30,090 immigrants | 30,081 immigrants | 30,099 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 178 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 30,676 immigrants compare
- 179 Antigua and Barbuda 30,473 immigrants compare
- 180 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 30,148 immigrants compare
- 182 Mauritius 29,142 immigrants compare
- 183 Turks and Caicos Islands 28,455 immigrants compare
More population data for French Polynesia
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6,044 people (2100)
- Population density 53.84 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.1% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.49 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.49 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.49 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 0.7% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.5 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 1.5 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in French Polynesia?
- Total number of international immigrants in French Polynesia was 30,099 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 32,286 immigrants in 2005.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,830 immigrants in 1990.
- How does French Polynesia rank for total number of international immigrants?
- French Polynesia ranks 181st out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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