Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100

Polynesia Population Pyramid 1978

Polynesia
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1978
Population: 476,881

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-5 -1   1978  +1 +5

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Summary

Polynesia in 1978

In 1978, Polynesia had a total population of 476,881 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 22.2%, up from 390,198 in 1968.

The median age was 17.3 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 85.3 children under 15 and 5.8 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

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 Polynesia
Population
476,881
Median age
17.3
0-14 %
44.6%
65+ %
3.1%
Child dependency
85.3
Old-age dependency
5.8
Pyramid shape
Expansive
What is driving the change
Births per woman

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

Life expectancy at birth

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Polynesia
Where immigrants come from (2024)

61,061 immigrants live in Polynesia.

France23,312
Samoa16,397
New Zealand5,234
United States of America3,315
New Caledonia3,253
Where emigrants live (2024)

200,068 people born in Polynesia live in other countries.

New Zealand109,416
Australia69,153
New Caledonia13,041
Fiji2,158
Samoa1,456
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Frequently asked questions about Polynesia's population
What was the population of Polynesia in 1978?
In 1978, Polynesia's population was 476,881.
How old is the population of Polynesia?
Polynesia's median age is 17.3 years.
What share of Polynesia's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Polynesia, 44.6% of people are under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older.
What shape is Polynesia's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Polynesia's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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