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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

French Polynesia

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population282.47K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$6.32B2024 · current US$GDP per capita$22.44K2024 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth84.22024 · yearsInternet use72.7%2017 · % of populationForest area43.1%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
90.4%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
French Polynesia2024 · 90.4%
022.6145.2267.8490.451960199320252000: 90.4%2001: 90.4%2002: 90.4%2003: 90.4%2004: 90.4%2005: 90.4%2006: 90.4%2007: 90.4%2008: 90.4%2009: 90.4%2010: 90.4%2011: 90.4%2012: 90.4%2013: 90.4%2014: 90.4%2015: 90.4%2016: 90.4%2017: 90.4%2018: 90.4%2019: 90.4%2020: 90.4%2021: 90.4%2022: 90.4%2023: 90.4%2024: 90.4%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

French Polynesia in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Papeete
Country code
PYF

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