Population of French Polynesia

As of May 2026, the population of French Polynesia is 315.8 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 2 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.75%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 30.5 years in 2016 to 35.5 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 84.1 years and population density is 85.8 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of French Polynesia peaked in 1965, reaching around 3.6% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.73% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 5.46 thousand in 1982 to nearly 2.32 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In French Polynesia, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 79.8 years in 2006 to 84.1 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in French Polynesia

The cities of French Polynesia are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 110.8 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Faaa, Îles du Vent, with approximately 29.9 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Papeete, Îles du Vent with 26.4 thousand and Punaauia, Îles du Vent with 25.8 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in French Polynesia: