What is population density in French Polynesia?

Population density in French Polynesia was 53.84 people per km² in 2100, according to HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest population density recorded in French Polynesia?

The highest recorded value was 83.31 people per km² in 2040.

What is the lowest population density recorded in French Polynesia?

The lowest recorded value was 8.64 people per km² in 1900.

How does French Polynesia rank for population density?

French Polynesia ranks 163rd out of 234 countries with data for 2100.

Is population density rising or falling in French Polynesia?

Over the last ten years it is down 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this French Polynesia data come from?

The figures come from HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Population density. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Population density in French Polynesia

Name: Population density in French Polynesia
Creator: HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

French Polynesia: Population density was 53.84 people per km² in 2100. ▲ Rising

Latest (2100)

53.84 people per km²

Change on year

down 1.1%

World rank

163rd

of 234 countries

All-time high

83.31 people per km²

in 2040

All-time low

8.64 people per km²

in 1900

Years of data

160

1700–2100

Population density in French Polynesia, 1700–2100

Source: HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people per km².

Analysis

French Polynesia recorded 53.84 people per km² for population density in 2100.

That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 10.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population density in French Polynesia peaked at 83.31 people per km² in 2040 and was at its lowest, 8.64 people per km², in 1900.

That places French Polynesia 163rd out of 234 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 160 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1700s	16.38 people per km²	16.38 people per km²	16.38 people per km²	1
1800s	18.02 people per km²	18.02 people per km²	18.02 people per km²	1
1840s	19.01 people per km²	19.01 people per km²	19.01 people per km²	1
1850s	17.86 people per km²	17.86 people per km²	17.86 people per km²	1
1900s	8.64 people per km²	8.64 people per km²	8.64 people per km²	1
1920s	10.37 people per km²	10.37 people per km²	10.37 people per km²	1
1930s	12.1 people per km²	11.52 people per km²	12.68 people per km²	2
1940s	15.85 people per km²	15.85 people per km²	15.85 people per km²	1
1950s	21.02 people per km²	18.54 people per km²	23.6 people per km²	10
1960s	27.47 people per km²	24.11 people per km²	31.73 people per km²	10
1970s	38.11 people per km²	32.85 people per km²	43.67 people per km²	10
1980s	51.42 people per km²	45.08 people per km²	57.52 people per km²	10
1990s	63.48 people per km²	58.71 people per km²	68.17 people per km²	10
2000s	73.95 people per km²	69.24 people per km²	77.64 people per km²	10
2010s	79.59 people per km²	77.96 people per km²	80.7 people per km²	10
2020s	81.27 people per km²	80.44 people per km²	82.08 people per km²	10
2030s	82.87 people per km²	82.27 people per km²	83.29 people per km²	10
2040s	82.96 people per km²	82.3 people per km²	83.31 people per km²	10
2050s	80.37 people per km²	78.42 people per km²	82.04 people per km²	10
2060s	75.47 people per km²	72.94 people per km²	77.91 people per km²	10
2070s	69.68 people per km²	66.92 people per km²	72.36 people per km²	10
2080s	63.45 people per km²	60.61 people per km²	66.29 people per km²	10
2090s	57.2 people per km²	54.45 people per km²	59.99 people per km²	10
2100s	53.84 people per km²	53.84 people per km²	53.84 people per km²	1

Countries ranked near French Polynesia

160 Armenia 59.44 people per km² compare
161 Congo 58.64 people per km² compare
162 Chad 55.23 people per km² compare
164 Cuba 53.73 people per km² compare
165 Iran 49.33 people per km² compare
166 Wallis and Futuna 49.26 people per km² compare

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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)
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)
Children per woman vs. Natural population growth 0.7% (2023)

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Frequently asked questions

What is population density in French Polynesia?: Population density in French Polynesia was 53.84 people per km² in 2100, according to HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest population density recorded in French Polynesia?: The highest recorded value was 83.31 people per km² in 2040.
What is the lowest population density recorded in French Polynesia?: The lowest recorded value was 8.64 people per km² in 1900.
How does French Polynesia rank for population density?: French Polynesia ranks 163rd out of 234 countries with data for 2100.
Is population density rising or falling in French Polynesia?: Over the last ten years it is down 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this French Polynesia data come from?: The figures come from HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Population density. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Population density
Unit: people per km²
Source: HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 235 places, 68,610 data points, 1000–2100
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Population per square kilometer by country, available from 10,000 BCE to 2100, based on data and estimates from different sources.