French Polynesia's population is projected to be 193,188 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 283,076 | 0.23% | 186 |
| 2025 | 282,465 | 0.23% | 187 |
| 2020 | 279,209 | 0.06% | 187 |
| 2019 | 279,034 | -0.28% | 186 |
| 2018 | 279,815 | -0.1% | 186 |
| 2017 | 280,087 | 0.33% | 184 |
| 2015 | 277,866 | 0.53% | 184 |
| 2010 | 270,580 | 0.84% | 183 |
| 2005 | 259,507 | 1.55% | 183 |
| 2000 | 240,337 | 1.59% | 183 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 283,076 | 0.23% | 186 |
| 2032 | 286,690 | 0.21% | 186 |
| 2037 | 288,683 | 0.14% | 187 |
| 2042 | 288,995 | 0.02% | 187 |
| 2047 | 287,108 | -0.13% | 187 |
| 2052 | 282,596 | -0.32% | 186 |
| 2057 | 275,497 | -0.51% | 187 |
| 2062 | 266,808 | -0.64% | 187 |
| 2067 | 257,174 | -0.73% | 187 |
| 2072 | 247,127 | -0.79% | 187 |
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Faaa has a metropolitan area population of 30,084, comprising 10.63%% of French Polynesia's total population.
As of 2026, French Polynesia has a total population of 283,076, ranking as the 186th most populous nation in the world.
French Polynesia has a net population change of approximately 2 people per day, driven by 8 births, 3 deaths, and net emigration of 3 people.
French Polynesia represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.6% of Oceania's population.
French Polynesia has a population density of 77.3 people per km² (approximately 200.3 per mi²), making it the 138th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 99.48% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
