French Polynesia Population Pyramid 1954

French Polynesia
1954
Population: 71,556

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-5 -1   1954  +1 +5

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French Polynesia in 1954

In 1954, French Polynesia had a total population of 71,557 people. Half of the population was younger than 18.2 years; 42.8% were children under 15 and 2.5% were 65 or older.

The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
71,557
Median age
18.2
0-14 %
42.8%
65+ %
2.5%
Child dependency
78.4
Old-age dependency
4.6
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
284,751
Population 2100
186,863
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123456
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.5

In 2023 women in French Polynesia had on average 1.50 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
5060708090
19602023 · 84.1

Life expectancy at birth was 84.1 years in 2023: 86.5 for women and 81.8 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

27,791 immigrants live in French Polynesia, 9.9% of the population.

France22,420
New Caledonia2,237
Algeria681
China615
United States of America419
Where emigrants live (2024)

1,860 people born in French Polynesia live in other countries.

New Caledonia591
Australia521
Mali447
Chile281
Norway8
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
French Polynesia 71,557 18.2
Tonga 55,516 17.4
Samoa 96,882 15.5
How many people lived in French Polynesia in 1954?
French Polynesia had a population of 71,557 in 1954.
How old is the population of French Polynesia?
French Polynesia's median age is 18.2 years.
What share of French Polynesia's population is over 65 or under 15?
In French Polynesia, 42.8% of people are under 15 and 2.5% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does French Polynesia have?
French Polynesia's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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