French Polynesia is a country in Oceania, known for its overwater bungalows and lagoon islands. It has a population of over 283 thousand, making it the 186th largest country in the world. Its capital is Papeetē. French Polynesia has a French territory with tourism-based economy.
French Polynesia's population structure shows a slightly higher male to female ratio of 1.02 to 1, with a median male age of 37.28 years old and a median female age of 38.06 years old. The highest concentration of adults under 75 years old is in the 38 and 39 year-old age groups, while the lowest concentration is in the 74 and 73 year-old age groups.
Data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.67
Male: 37.28
Female: 38.06
There are 219,532 adults, (35,632 of whom are seniors) in French Polynesia.
Female: 140,130 (49.5%)
Male: 142,972 (50.5%)
* As of 2/18/2026
1 birth
Every 3.0 hours
1 death
Every 8.0 hours
1 emigrant
Every 8.0 hours
1 person
Every 12.0 hours
10.4K
6.5K
13K
29.9K
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ |
|---|---|
| Faaa | 29,851 |
| Papeete | 26,654 |
| Punaauia | 25,750 |
| Pirae | 14,475 |
| Mahina | 14,369 |
| Paea | 12,084 |
| Papao | 10,360 |
