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French Polynesia

PYF Β· East Asia and Pacific

French Polynesia: GDP $22.4K per capita, population 281.8K, unemployment 11.7%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Population
281.8K
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
4,167 kmΒ²
Capital
PapeetΔ“
ISO 2
PF
ISO 3
PYF
Calling code
+689
Internet TLD
.pf
Government type
parliamentary democracy (Assembly of French Polynesia); an overseas collectivity of France

Age Structure

0-14 years 20.3%
15-64 years 68.7%
65+ years 11.0%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
French (FRA) Official - -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
Protestant Major 54.0% -
Roman Catholic Minor 30.0% -
Other Minor 10.0% -
No Religion Minor 6.0% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
281.8K
2024
Population growth (annual %)
0.24%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
81.0 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
61.7%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
84.2 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
10.69 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
3.81 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
1.49 children
2024

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$22.4K
2024
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
11.7%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$23.9K
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$6.32B
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
1.1%
2024

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
64.5%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
18.3%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
46.1%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
89.4K
2020
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
-0.2%
2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in French Polynesia?

According to our data, the average income in French Polynesia is approximately $23,930 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

How does French Polynesia compare to other countries in East Asia and Pacific?

French Polynesia is located in East Asia and Pacific and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how French Polynesia compares to neighboring and regional countries.

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Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
PF
ISO 3
PYF
Vehicle code
F
Latitude
-17.54
Longitude
-149.57

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