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French Polynesia Population Pyramid 1978

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1978
Population: 146,821

Year

-5 -1   1978  +1 +5

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Summary

French Polynesia in 1978

The population of French Polynesia in 1978 was 146,822. That is 38.1% more than in 1968, when the population stood at 106,353.

The median age was 18.8 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 75.4 children under 15 and 5.0 people aged 65 or over. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #182 of 201 by population Ranks #111 of 201 by median age Ranks #25 of 201 by 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.

Key indicators for French Polynesia
Population
146,822
Median age
18.8
0-14 %
41.8%
65+ %
2.8%
Child dependency
75.4
Old-age dependency
5.0
Region
OCEANIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
284,751
Population 2100
186,863
What is driving the change
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
Migration to and from French Polynesia
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.

How French Polynesia compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
French Polynesia 146,822 18.8
Samoa 161,375 16.0
Tonga 97,205 17.1
Frequently asked questions about French Polynesia's population
What was the population of French Polynesia in 1978?
French Polynesia had a population of 146,822 in 1978.
Is French Polynesia's population growing or shrinking?
French Polynesia's population grew 38.1% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 284,751 by 2050.
What is the median age in French Polynesia?
French Polynesia's median age is 18.8 years.
What share of French Polynesia's population is over 65 or under 15?
2.8% of French Polynesia's population is 65 or older, and 41.8% is under 15.
What shape is French Polynesia's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
French Polynesia has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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