French Polynesia

Oceania · Polynesia · capital Papeetē

About French Polynesia

What is the capital of French Polynesia?

The capital of French Polynesia is Papeetē. Papeetē is the seat of national government for French Polynesia, a country in Polynesia.

What is the population of French Polynesia?

French Polynesia has a population of about 281,118 people, the 187th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is French Polynesia?

French Polynesia covers 4,167 square kilometers (1,609 square miles), making French Polynesia the 175th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border French Polynesia?

French Polynesia shares no land border with any other country. No neighboring state can be reached from French Polynesia overland.

What is the life expectancy in French Polynesia?

Life expectancy at birth in French Polynesia is 84.1 years, the 5th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is French Polynesia in?

French Polynesia is in Oceania, in the Polynesia region. French Polynesia is one of 27 countries and territories in Oceania.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026

Statistics and world rankings for French Polynesia
Populationtotal people	281.1Kpeople	187th
Land Areatotal km²	4.2Kkm²	175th
GDP per PersonUSD per person	$21.8K	67th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy	$6.1B	165th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth	84.1years	5th
Urban Population% living in cities	61.7%	119th
Internet Users% of people online	no data
Fertility Ratechildren per woman	1.5births/woman	155th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year	89.4Karrivals/year	152nd
Forest Cover% of land forested	43.1%	67th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force	11.6%	31st
Military Spending% of GDP	no data
Renewable Energy% of energy use	7.0%	160th
Inflation Rateannual CPI change	no data
Beer Consumptionliters per year	no data
Coffee Consumptionkg per year	no data
Wine Consumptionliters per year	no data
Education Spending% of GDP	no data
Health Spending% of GDP	no data
Arable Land% of land arable	0.7%	192nd
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year	-$6.5M	178th