Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) was 32.84 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
32.84 thousands
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
178th
of 233 countries
All-time high
32.84 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
2.72 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 65 years or older in French Polynesia, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 65 years or older in French Polynesia is 32.84 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 64.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in French Polynesia peaked at 32.84 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.72 thousands, in 1970.
French Polynesia ranks 178th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.72 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 2.79 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 2.94 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1973 | 3.1 thousands | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 3.26 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 3.42 thousands | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 3.58 thousands | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 3.74 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 3.96 thousands | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 4.19 thousands | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 4.41 thousands | +5.2% |
| 1981 | 4.6 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 4.78 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 4.93 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 5.08 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 5.26 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 5.42 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 5.59 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 5.78 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 5.99 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 6.24 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 6.52 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 6.82 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 7.1 thousands | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 7.37 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 7.63 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 7.97 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 8.34 thousands | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 8.81 thousands | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 9.31 thousands | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 9.87 thousands | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 10.4 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 10.93 thousands | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 11.51 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 12.2 thousands | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 12.89 thousands | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 13.7 thousands | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 14.47 thousands | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 15.21 thousands | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 15.86 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 16.5 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 17.12 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 17.73 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 18.38 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 19.15 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 19.95 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 20.7 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 21.49 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 22.62 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 23.85 thousands | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 25.12 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 26.29 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 27.73 thousands | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 29.32 thousands | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 30.98 thousands | +5.7% |
| 2025 | 32.84 thousands | +6.0% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 32.84 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 291.46 thousands, 11% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 32.84 thousands is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 105.87 thousands, 31% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.37 thousands | 2.72 thousands | 4.19 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.18 thousands | 4.41 thousands | 5.99 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.61 thousands | 6.24 thousands | 9.31 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.7 thousands | 9.87 thousands | 15.86 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.75 thousands | 16.5 thousands | 23.85 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.71 thousands | 25.12 thousands | 32.84 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 175 Comoros 39.03 thousands compare
- 176 Cape Verde 36.84 thousands compare
- 177 New Caledonia 34.09 thousands compare
- 179 Brunei 32.75 thousands compare
- 180 Curacao 31.6 thousands compare
- 181 Solomon Islands 30.25 thousands 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)
- World population growth -1.1% (2100)
- Population density 53.84 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6,044 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.1% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 0.2972 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older in French Polynesia?
- Population aged 65 years or older in French Polynesia was 32.84 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.84 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.72 thousands in 1970.
- How does French Polynesia rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- French Polynesia ranks 178th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.6%. 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 Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release