Replacement-level fertility rate in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.08 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Replacement-level fertility rate in French Polynesia, 1950–2010
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement-level fertility rate in French Polynesia is 2.08, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in French Polynesia peaked at 2.64 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.08, in 2010.
That places French Polynesia 148th out of 199 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Replacement-level fertility rate in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.64 | — |
| 1960 | 2.38 | -9.8% |
| 1970 | 2.29 | -3.8% |
| 1980 | 2.17 | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 2.12 | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 2.09 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 2.08 | -0.5% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 2.08 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.08, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 2.08 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.13, 98% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.12 | 2.12 | 2.12 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.09 | 2.09 | 2.09 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.08 | 1 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 148 Australia 2.08 compare
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- 148 Greece 2.08 compare
- 148 Hong Kong 2.08 compare
- 148 Hungary 2.08 compare
- 148 Ireland 2.08 compare
- 148 Italy 2.08 compare
- 148 Kuwait 2.08 compare
- 148 Lithuania 2.08 compare
- 148 Malta 2.08 compare
- 148 New Zealand 2.08 compare
- 148 North Macedonia 2.08 compare
- 148 Poland 2.08 compare
- 148 Portugal 2.08 compare
- 148 Puerto Rico 2.08 compare
- 148 Serbia 2.08 compare
- 148 Spain 2.08 compare
- 148 United States 2.08 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 replacement-level fertility rate in French Polynesia?
- Replacement-level fertility rate in French Polynesia was 2.08 in 2010, according to Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.64 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.08 in 2010.
- How does French Polynesia rank for replacement-level fertility rate?
- French Polynesia ranks 148th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Replacement-level fertility rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The replacement-level fertility rate (the total fertility rate needed to keep the population size stable over time, without migration) is commonly stated to be 2.1. But the level can vary based on the sex ratio, child mortality rates, and other factors.