French Polynesia Population: 280,341
French Polynesia is a country that is officially a French republic. Polynesia comprises nearly 100 islands in the south pacific region. The Tahiti is a popularly known island of Polynesia. The land area covered by these islands stretches up to 2000kms. The island features many beautiful sites such as beaches, towering walls, and rugged backcountry.
Largest cities by population in French Polynesia
The island FAA has a population of 29,851. Papette is another populated city that is a central location for many important sites. The total population of this city is 26,357. French Polynesia has a total of three main districts, and the third-largest city in Punaauia and its population is 25,750.
CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Faaa | 29,851 |
Papeete | 26,357 |
Punaauia | 25,750 |
French Polynesia population history
The UN record for the total population of Polynesia is 280,337. The population history of the country shows an unsteady trend. Every year the population change is unpredictable. There was a high growth rate in the year 2005, which is 1.46 %, with a population of 258,780.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 280,908 | 0.58% | 1,621 | -1,000 | 33.6 | 1.95 | 77 | 64.10% | 180,188 | 0.00% | 7,794,798,739 | 185 |
2019 | 279,287 | 0.58% | 1,608 | -1,000 | 31.9 | 2.02 | 76 | 63.90% | 178,578 | 0.00% | 7,713,468,100 | 185 |
2018 | 277,679 | 0.57% | 1,577 | -1,000 | 31.9 | 2.02 | 76 | 63.70% | 176,757 | 0.00% | 7,631,091,040 | 185 |
2017 | 276,102 | 0.56% | 1,527 | -1,000 | 31.9 | 2.02 | 75 | 63.30% | 174,852 | 0.00% | 7,547,858,925 | 184 |
2016 | 274,575 | 0.53% | 1,451 | -1,000 | 31.9 | 2.02 | 75 | 63.00% | 172,982 | 0.00% | 7,464,022,049 | 183 |
2015 | 273,124 | 0.50% | 1,334 | -1,603 | 31.5 | 2.04 | 75 | 62.70% | 171,288 | 0.00% | 7,379,797,139 | 182 |
2010 | 266,455 | 0.59% | 1,535 | -1,804 | 29.2 | 2.17 | 73 | 60.60% | 161,542 | 0.00% | 6,956,823,603 | 182 |
2005 | 258,780 | 1.46% | 3,619 | 15 | 27.1 | 2.36 | 71 | 56.60% | 146,349 | 0.00% | 6,541,907,027 | 182 |
2000 | 240,686 | 1.99% | 4,523 | 697 | 25.6 | 2.61 | 66 | 55.20% | 132,975 | 0.00% | 6,143,493,823 | 182 |
1995 | 218,071 | 1.75% | 3,633 | -685 | 23.5 | 3.11 | 60 | 55.90% | 121,881 | 0.00% | 5,744,212,979 | 181 |
1990 | 199,905 | 2.46% | 4,576 | -72 | 22 | 3.64 | 55 | 57.40% | 114,764 | 0.00% | 5,327,231,061 | 181 |
1985 | 177,027 | 2.92% | 4,745 | 730 | 20.9 | 3.82 | 48 | 58.00% | 102,731 | 0.00% | 4,870,921,740 | 181 |
1980 | 153,301 | 3.16% | 4,414 | 935 | 19.5 | 4.23 | 42 | 58.40% | 89,513 | 0.00% | 4,458,003,514 | 181 |
1975 | 131,233 | 3.50% | 4,148 | 1,000 | 18.3 | 4.86 | 36 | 58.00% | 76,088 | 0.00% | 4,079,480,606 | 183 |
1970 | 110,495 | 3.41% | 3,411 | 669 | 17.2 | 5.2 | 30 | 55.20% | 60,952 | 0.00% | 3,700,437,046 | 183 |
1965 | 93,438 | 3.66% | 3,072 | 638 | 17.4 | 5.44 | 26 | 48.20% | 45,017 | 0.00% | 3,339,583,597 | 185 |
1960 | 78,076 | 2.55% | 1,844 | -485 | 18.3 | 5.86 | 21 | 42.30% | 33,011 | 0.00% | 3,034,949,748 | 186 |
1955 | 68,854 | 2.70% | 1,718 | -257 | 18.5 | 6 | 19 | 37.70% | 25,947 | 0.00% | 2,773,019,936 | 185 |
French Polynesia population forecast
The forecast for Polynesia shows that the growth rate may slowly decrease in the future years. However, the total population will be increasing. Specifically, from the year 2030, the population growth is declining. The predicted population for the future years is 2035. It is 303,023; for 2040, it is 307,527; for 2045, it is 310,045, and for 2050, it is 310,654. The lowest yearly change is estimated for the year 2050, which is 0.04 %.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 280,908 | 0.56% | 1,557 | -1,000 | 33.6 | 1.95 | 77 | 64.10% | 180,188 | 0.00% | 7,794,798,739 | 185 |
2025 | 289,028 | 0.57% | 1,624 | -500 | 35.7 | 1.95 | 79 | 64.40% | 186,114 | 0.00% | 8,184,437,460 | 186 |
2030 | 296,714 | 0.53% | 1,537 | -200 | 37.2 | 1.95 | 81 | 65.60% | 194,751 | 0.00% | 8,548,487,400 | 185 |
2035 | 303,023 | 0.42% | 1,262 | -100 | 38.6 | 1.95 | 83 | 67.10% | 203,399 | 0.00% | 8,887,524,213 | 185 |
2040 | 307,527 | 0.30% | 901 | -100 | 40.1 | 1.95 | 84 | 68.90% | 211,963 | 0.00% | 9,198,847,240 | 186 |
2045 | 310,045 | 0.16% | 504 | -100 | 41.5 | 1.95 | 85 | 71.10% | 220,316 | 0.00% | 9,481,803,274 | 186 |
2050 | 310,654 | 0.04% | 122 | 43 | 1.95 | 85 | 73.30% | 227,666 | 0.00% | 9,735,033,990 | 186 |
French Polynesia population demographics
The life expectancy rate in the country is recorded as 78.23 years. The infant death rate calculated per 1000 live births is 5.6. The deaths under age 5 are recorded as 6.1. The median age for the current year is 33.6. There is excellent growth in the median age in future years. The fertility rate in Polynesia remains constant from 2020 to 2050, which is 1.95.
French Polynesia religion and politics
In the austral and Tuamotu islands, the predominant Christian group is Protestants. The religion data of the country are Protestants 49%, Catholics 33%, Mormons 5%, sanito 5%, and 4% Adventist. There are homogenous religious groups in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia economy
The economy of the country is completely dependent upon French social programs and the military. Agricultural goods and black pearls are the main elements of the economy. The internal trade is active that is centered upon agricultural goods such as rice, bread, and fishing. Tourism is underdeveloped, but the islands that have resorts are popular.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |