French Polynesia has a population of 282,465 (2025), and 61.8% of people live in urban areas. Its economy produced $6.3 billion of goods and services in 2024 (GDP in current US dollars), growing 1.1% that year after adjusting for inflation. GDP per person was $22,440 (2024). Unemployment was an estimated 11.7% of the labor force in 2025.
Key figures for French Polynesia
Population
282,465
GDP
$6.3 billion
GDP growth
1.1%
GDP per person
$22,440
Unemployment
11.7%
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Economy and growth
| Indicator | French Polynesia | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPThe total value of goods and services produced in a year, converted to US dollars at official exchange rates. | $6.3 billion2024 | $111.7 trillion | 163rd of 204 | Compare GDP |
| GDP growthThe yearly change in the value of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation. | 1.1%2024 | 2.9% | 164th of 204 | Compare GDP growth |
| GDP per personGDP divided by population, in US dollars at official exchange rates. | $22,4402024 | $13,717 | 69th of 204 | Compare GDP per person |
| Income per personGross national income per person, converted with the World Bank Atlas method, which smooths exchange rate swings. | $24,1002024 | $13,433 | 60th of 200 | Compare Income per person |
| Agriculture share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by agriculture, forestry and fishing. | 2.2%2020 | 4.4% | – | Compare Agriculture share of GDP |
| Industry share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water and gas. | 10.6%2020 | 25.9% | – | Compare Industry share of GDP |
Money and finance
| Indicator | French Polynesia | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rateHow many units of the local currency one US dollar bought, on average, during the year. | 105.86 XPF per US$2025 | – | 60th of 205 | Compare Exchange rate |
Trade and investment
| Indicator | French Polynesia | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExportsThe value of goods and services sold to other countries, as a share of GDP. | 18.3%2024 | 29.1% | 145th of 176 | Compare Exports |
| ImportsThe value of goods and services bought from other countries, as a share of GDP. | 46.1%2024 | 28.1% | 84th of 176 | Compare Imports |
| Foreign investmentNew investment by foreign companies and investors into businesses in the country, minus withdrawals. | -$13.9 million2024 | $1.6 trillion | 181st of 198 | Compare Foreign investment |
| Remittances receivedMoney sent home by people working abroad, plus other personal transfers into the country. | $581.6 million2016 | $535.4 billion | – | Compare Remittances received |
People and customers
| Indicator | French Polynesia | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationThe total number of people living in the country, whatever their legal status or citizenship. | 282,4652025 | 8.2 billion | 180th of 217 | Compare Population |
| Population growthThe yearly change in the total population. | 0.23%2025 | 0.91% | 159th of 217 | Compare Population growth |
| Urban populationThe share of people living in areas defined as urban by each country. | 61.8%2025 | 57.8% | 120th of 217 | Compare Urban population |
| Population densityThe number of people per square kilometer of land area. | 81.02023 | 62.1 | 121st of 216 | Compare Population density |
| Children (0 to 14)The share of the population aged 14 or younger. | 18.5%2025 | 24.4% | 133rd of 217 | Compare Children (0 to 14) |
| Working age (15 to 64)The share of the population aged 15 to 64, the usual working ages. | 69.6%2025 | 65.2% | 29th of 217 | Compare Working age (15 to 64) |
| Older adults (65+)The share of the population aged 65 or older. | 11.9%2025 | 10.4% | 86th of 217 | Compare Older adults (65+) |
| Life expectancyHow many years a newborn would be expected to live if current death rates stayed the same. | 84.2 years2024 | 73.5 years | 7th of 217 | Compare Life expectancy |
Digital and infrastructure
| Indicator | French Polynesia | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile subscriptionsMobile phone subscriptions for every 100 people. Can exceed 100 because many people have more than one SIM card. | 118.82023 | 109.8 | 94th of 209 | Compare Mobile subscriptions |
| Fixed broadbandHome and business broadband internet subscriptions, such as cable, fiber and DSL, for every 100 people. | 35.62023 | 18.6 | 42nd of 207 | Compare Fixed broadband |
| Secure serversInternet servers using encryption technology for online transactions, per million people. | 2,7712024 | 16,381 | 84th of 215 | Compare Secure servers |
| Electricity accessThe share of people with access to electricity. | 100.0%2023 | 91.6% | 98th of 215 | Compare Electricity access |
Work and jobs
| Indicator | French Polynesia | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentThe share of people who are available for and looking for work but have none. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 11.7%2025 | 4.8% | 27th of 184 | Compare Unemployment |
| Labor forceThe number of people aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. | 120,6282025 | 3.7 billion | 176th of 184 | Compare Labor force |
| Employment rateThe share of people aged 15 and over who have a job. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 46.3%2025 | 58.1% | 156th of 184 | Compare Employment rate |
| Women in workThe share of women aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 46.6%2025 | 48.9% | 133rd of 184 | Compare Women in work |
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Data: World Bank, World Development Indicators, licensed CC BY 4.0, updated November 2026. Each figure shows the latest year published. World figures are World Bank averages for the same year. Ranks compare countries with data from the last three years of each series. About this data.
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