Total population (thousands) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Total population (thousands) was 282.15 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
282.15 thousands
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
185th
of 233 countries
All-time high
282.15 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
112.03 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in French Polynesia, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population in French Polynesia is 282.15 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in French Polynesia peaked at 282.15 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 112.03 thousands, in 1970.
That places French Polynesia 185th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Total population (thousands) in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 112.03 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 115.99 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 119.9 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 123.87 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1974 | 127.92 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 132 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 136.09 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 140.14 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 144.49 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 149.16 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 153.98 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 158.96 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 164.05 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 169.24 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 174.26 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 178.68 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 183.3 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 188.04 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 192.86 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 197.53 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 201.76 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 205.8 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 209.69 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 213.43 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 217.01 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 220.47 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 223.77 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 227.21 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 231.03 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 234.75 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 238.44 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 242.23 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 245.96 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 249.59 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 253.69 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 257.62 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 261.39 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 265.06 thousands | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 267.82 thousands | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 268.94 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 270.03 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 271.13 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 272.32 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 273.85 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 275.61 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 277.17 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 278.56 thousands | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 279.79 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 280.38 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 279.25 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 278.82 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 279.6 thousands | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 279.99 thousands | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 280.77 thousands | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 281.47 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 282.15 thousands | +0.2% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 282.15 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,084 thousands, 9% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 282.15 thousands is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,410 thousands, 20% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 130.16 thousands | 112.03 thousands | 149.16 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 176.09 thousands | 153.98 thousands | 197.53 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 218.49 thousands | 201.76 thousands | 234.75 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 255.07 thousands | 238.44 thousands | 268.94 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 275.81 thousands | 270.03 thousands | 280.38 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 280.46 thousands | 278.82 thousands | 282.15 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 182 French Guiana 311.08 thousands compare
- 183 New Caledonia 294.01 thousands compare
- 184 Barbados 282.56 thousands compare
- 186 Sao Tome and Principe 237.89 thousands compare
- 187 Samoa 218.7 thousands compare
- 188 Curacao 185.5 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 total population in French Polynesia?
- Total population in French Polynesia was 282.15 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 282.15 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 112.03 thousands in 1970.
- How does French Polynesia rank for total population?
- French Polynesia ranks 185th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release