Papeete's 2026 population is now estimated at 26,438. In 1977, the population of Papeete was 22,967. Papeete experienced a decrease of -54 residents over the past year, marking an annual decline of -0.2%. These population values and projections come from French Polynesia places census series 1977-2022 via CityPopulation official attribution and World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Faaa | 30,084 | 0.21% |
| Punaauia | 29,335 | 0.48% |
| Papeete | 26,438 | -0.2% |
| Mahina | 14,512 | -0.19% |
| Pirae | 13,956 | -0.2% |
| Paea | 12,548 | -0.41% |
| Papara | 11,794 | 0.11% |
| Arue | 10,386 | 0.15% |
| Afaahiti | 7,413 | 2.07% |
| Papeari | 5,794 | 1.56% |
| Mataiea | 5,537 | 0.67% |
| Nunue | 5,483 | -0.27% |
| Paopao | 5,110 | 1.09% |
| Afareaitu | 4,388 | 2% |
| Toahotu | 4,054 | 0.8% |
| Haapiti | 3,997 | -0.67% |
| Papenoo | 3,818 | -0.52% |
| Faanui | 3,621 | 2.26% |
| Uturoa | 3,606 | -0.39% |
| Avera | 3,587 | 1.07% |