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French Polynesia Population Pyramid 2028

French Polynesia
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2028
Population: 284,270

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Summary

French Polynesia in 2028

United Nations projections (medium variant) put the population of French Polynesia at 284,271 in 2028. Compared with 2018, when the projection stands at 279,816, that represents growth of 1.6% over ten years.

The median age is projected at 38.8 years, with 24.1 children under 15 and 20.2 people aged 65 or over for every 100 people of working age (15–64). The narrow base of the pyramid marks a constrictive age structure: fertility below replacement level and a rising share of older people.

Ranks #185 of 201 by population Ranks #67 of 201 by median age Ranks #154 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
284,271
Median age
38.8
0-14 %
16.7%
65+ %
14.0%
Child dependency
24.1
Old-age dependency
20.2
Region
OCEANIA
Pyramid shape
Constrictive
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 284,271 38.8
Samoa 223,105 21.1
Tonga 102,565 22.4
Frequently asked questions about French Polynesia's population
What will the population of French Polynesia be in 2028?
UN projections put French Polynesia's population at 284,271 in 2028.
Is French Polynesia's population growing or shrinking?
French Polynesia's population grew 1.6% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 284,751 by 2050.
How old is the population of French Polynesia?
French Polynesia's median age is 38.8 years.
What share of French Polynesia's population is over 65 or under 15?
14.0% of French Polynesia's population is 65 or older, and 16.7% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does French Polynesia have?
French Polynesia's pyramid is constrictive — narrower at the base than the middle, the signature of sustained low fertility and population ageing.

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