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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
Undernourishment
3.8%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
French Polynesia2023 · 3.8%
01.63.24.86.41960199320252001: 6.3%2002: 6.1%2003: 5.8%2004: 5.7%2005: 5.6%2006: 5.6%2007: 5.6%2008: 5.6%2009: 5.1%2010: 4.8%2011: 4.4%2012: 4.5%2013: 4.7%2014: 5%2015: 5.4%2016: 5.9%2017: 6.4%2018: 6.4%2019: 6%2020: 5.3%2021: 5%2022: 4.6%2023: 3.8%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

French Polynesia in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Papeete
Country code
PYF

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