French Polynesia

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

French Polynesia population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

282,000

Annual growth: 0.225%.

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Official population estimates

World population
282,000
Median age
36.1
Population growth rate (%)
0.225 ▲ Population is growing

ADM1 regions are not available for this country in the geoBoundaries source. The map displays the country border (ADM0) instead.

Key Facts

  • Capital: Papeete
  • Region: Polynesia
  • Continent: Oceania
Languages
Languages and linguistic groups
Religions
Religious composition
Cities
Major cities and urban areas
Administrative divisions
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Population
Population structure and dynamics

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
—
Minority language
0
Working / administrative language
0

French Polynesia includes multiple Polynesian languages, such as Tahitian, Marquesan, Tuamotuan, and Mangarevan. French is the official administrative language and dominates schooling and government.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
Christianity
Largest share
93.5%
Number of religions
7

The population is concentrated in Tahiti, particularly around Papeete. Outer islands preserve rich linguistic diversity, though migration to urban centers affects language transmission.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
Papeete
Number of cities
1

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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