French Polynesia Population Pyramid 1956

French Polynesia
1956
Population: 76,325

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-5 -1   1956  +1 +5

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French Polynesia in 1956

In 1956, French Polynesia had a total population of 76,325 people. Half of the population was younger than 18.2 years; 43.0% 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
76,325
Median age
18.2
0-14 %
43.0%
65+ %
2.5%
Child dependency
78.9
Old-age dependency
4.5
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 76,326 18.2
Tonga 59,099 17.2
Samoa 101,318 15.4
What was the population of French Polynesia in 1956?
In 1956, French Polynesia's population was 76,325.
How old is the population of French Polynesia?
The median age in French Polynesia is 18.2 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in French Polynesia?
2.5% of French Polynesia's population is 65 or older, and 43.0% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does French Polynesia have?
French Polynesia has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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