French Polynesia
Country statistics · 1990–present
French Polynesia at a Glance
French Polynesia is home to 281,807 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. Life expectancy at birth stands at 84.2 years, among the highest in the world.
Population
281.8K
2024
Life expectancy
84.2 yrs
2024
Birth rate
10.7 /1K
2024
Safe drinking water
90.4%
2024
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 281,807 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 10.7 and a death rate of 3.8 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 6.9 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 2,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 84.2 years (2024), among the highest in the world. Access to safe drinking water reaches 90.4% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.
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Global Rankings
Highest Life Expectancy by Country 2026
French Polynesia ranks #7 · 84.2
Best Clean Water Access by Country 2026
French Polynesia ranks #62 · 90.4%
Most Forest Coverage by Country 2026
French Polynesia ranks #67 · 43.1%