Indicators of economy in French Polynesia

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Location

GDP per capita: 22,440 USD · Total GDP: 6.3 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in French Polynesia is 1,994 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 6.32 billion USD 22,440 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 23,930 USD

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1965 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 6.32 22,440
2023 6.14 21,832
2022 5.62 20,054
2021 5.99 21,426
2020 5.57 19,966
2019 6.02 21,583
2018 6.14 21,926
2017 5.83 20,827
2016 5.50 19,690
2015 5.33 19,167
2014 6.15 22,259
2013 6.03 21,956
2012 5.69 20,847
2011 6.20 22,832
2010 6.09 22,495
2009 6.58 24,434
2008 7.14 26,592
2007 6.63 24,888
2006 5.88 22,331
2005 5.71 21,984
2004 5.56 21,764
2003 4.93 19,583
2002 3.97 16,004
2001 3.57 14,641
2000 3.60 14,978
1999 3.91 16,533
1998 3.90 16,760
1997 3.76 16,423
1996 4.17 18,476
1995 4.19 18,850
1994 3.68 16,806
1993 3.54 16,470
1992 3.71 17,554
1991 3.41 16,415
1990 3.32 16,293
1989 2.73 13,683
1988 2.72 13,953
1987 2.68 14,061
1986 2.21 11,914
1985 1.45 8,002
1984 1.33 7,511
1983 1.28 7,477
1982 1.24 7,416
1981 1.23 7,645
1980 1.32 8,439
1979 1.22 8,016
1978 1.01 6,849
1977 0.79 5,574
1976 0.73 5,302
1975 0.69 5,150
1974 0.56 4,273
1973 0.43 3,425
1972 0.33 2,678
1971 0.30 2,517
1970 0.25 2,228
1969 0.24 2,206
1968 0.26 2,441
1967 0.22 2,151
1966 0.22 2,171
1965 0.18 1,839

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in French Polynesia play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator French Polynesia Per Capita
Imports 2.92 billion USD (46.1% of GDP)
Exports 1.16 billion USD (18.3% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Data on government debt, budget deficit/surplus, and household debt is being collected.

Note: Household debt data represents domestic credit to private sector (% of GDP) from World Bank. This indicator includes credit to both households and non-financial corporations, providing an approximation of household debt levels.

Corruption in French Polynesia

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 11.7%
2024 11.6%
2023 11.6%
2022 11.8%
2021 12.6%
2020 13.0%
2019 11.6%
2018 11.6%
2017 11.6%
2016 11.7%
2015 11.8%
2014 11.9%
2013 12.0%
2012 12.1%
2011 12.3%
2010 12.1%
2009 12.0%
2008 11.8%
2007 11.7%
2006 11.8%
2005 11.7%
2004 11.7%
2003 11.8%
2002 11.7%
2001 11.7%
2000 11.6%
1999 11.7%
1998 11.8%
1997 11.9%
1996 11.9%
1995 11.9%
1994 12.0%
1993 11.8%
1992 11.7%
1991 11.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of French Polynesia in 2024?

The GDP per capita of French Polynesia is 22,440 USD in 2024. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in French Polynesia?

The main economic sectors in French Polynesia include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Explore key economic indicators of French Polynesia including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

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Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026