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French Polynesia

Capital:
Papeetē
Continent:
Oceania
Region(s):
Polynesia
Largest Cities:
Faaa, Papeete, Punaauia
Abbreviation:
PYF

French Polynesia is a country in Oceania, known for its overwater bungalows and lagoon islands. It has a population of 282.5 thousand, making it the 187th largest country in the world. Its official language is , and the capital is Papeetē. French Polynesia has a French territory with tourism-based economy.

282.5K
Total Population
187
Population Rank
77.18
Density (km²)
658 0.23%
Annual Population Growth

Population of French Polynesia

French Polynesia's population structure shows a slightly higher male to female ratio of 1.02 to 1, with a median male age of 36.10 years old and a median female age of 36.75 years old. The highest concentration of adults under 75 years old is in the 36 and 37 year-old age groups, while the lowest concentration is in the 74 and 73 year-old age groups.

French Polynesia Population

Data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

French Polynesia Population Clock

French Polynesia Population*
282,276
Births per Day
8
Deaths per Day
3
Emigrations per Day
3
Net Change per Day
2
2025 Population Change*
146

* As of 3/14/2025

1 birth

Every 3.0 hours

1 death

Every 8.0 hours

1 emigrant

Every 8.0 hours

1 person

Every 12.0 hours

Population by City

City
2025 Pop.
Faaa29,851
Papeete26,357
Punaauia25,750
Pirae14,475
Mahina14,369
Paea12,084
Papao10,360

French Polynesia Overview