Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas was 31.9% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in French Polynesia, 1950–2020
Source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2020, share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in French Polynesia stood at 31.9%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in French Polynesia peaked at 35.2% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1950.
French Polynesia ranks 132nd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0.0% | — |
| 1955 | 0.0% | — |
| 1960 | 0.0% | — |
| 1965 | 0.0% | — |
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 35.1% | — |
| 1985 | 35.2% | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 34.1% | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 33.2% | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 32.7% | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 32.0% | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 32.5% | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 31.9% | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 31.9% | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1980s | 35.2% | 35.1% | 35.2% | 2 |
| 1990s | 33.7% | 33.2% | 34.1% | 2 |
| 2000s | 32.4% | 32.0% | 32.7% | 2 |
| 2010s | 32.2% | 31.9% | 32.5% | 2 |
| 2020s | 31.9% | 31.9% | 31.9% | 1 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
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More population data for French Polynesia
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6605 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8205 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.3824 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in French Polynesia?
- Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in French Polynesia was 31.9% in 2020, according to European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 35.2% in 1985.
- What is the lowest share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1950.
- How does French Polynesia rank for share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas?
- French Polynesia ranks 132nd out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated share of the population living in cities. Cities are identified using satellite imagery and population data, applying the same definitions across countries.