French Polynesia Population Pyramid 1986

French Polynesia
1986
Population: 185,669

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-5 -1   1986  +1 +5

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French Polynesia in 1986

In 1986, French Polynesia had a total population of 185,669 people. A decade earlier, in 1976, the population was 138,114; it has grown by 34.4% since.

Half of the population was younger than 20.5 years; 37.8% were children under 15 and 3.0% were 65 or older. 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.

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
185,669
Median age
20.5
0-14 %
37.8%
65+ %
3.0%
Child dependency
63.7
Old-age dependency
5.0
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 185,670 20.5
Samoa 167,061 17.8
Tonga 98,010 18.2
What was the population of French Polynesia in 1986?
French Polynesia had a population of 185,669 in 1986.
Is the population of French Polynesia increasing or decreasing?
French Polynesia's population grew 34.4% 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 20.5 years.
What share of French Polynesia's population is over 65 or under 15?
In French Polynesia, 37.8% of people are under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older.
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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