International Migrant Population Statistics in French Polynesia (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, 10.7% of the population in French Polynesia were international migrants in 2024. Down from 10.8% in 2020 to 10.7% in 2024 (−0.1 percentage points). French Polynesia ranks #13 of 37 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #78 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 10.7% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in French Polynesia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −0.1 pp (2024)
- Down from 10.8% in 2020 to 10.7% in 2024 (−0.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 12.7% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 12.7% in 1990 to 10.7% in 2024.
- Peak value (1995)
- 12.8% (1995)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 10.7%.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #13 of 37 (2024)
- French Polynesia ranks 13 of 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #78 of 216 (2024)
- French Polynesia ranks 78 of 216 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 14.1% (2024)
- French Polynesia (10.7%) is below the average of 14.1% across the 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Internet use in French Polynesia (2017)
- 72.7% (2017)
- 72.7% of the population in French Polynesia used the internet in 2017 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 281,807 (2024)
- French Polynesia had a population of 281,807 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.7% | −0.1 pp |
| 2020 | 10.8% | +0.0 pp |
| 2015 | 10.8% | −0.9 pp |
| 2010 | 11.7% | −0.7 pp |
| 2005 | 12.4% | −0.2 pp |
| 2000 | 12.6% | −0.2 pp |
| 1995 | 12.8% | +0.1 pp |
| 1990 | 12.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in French Polynesia were international migrants?
10.7% of the population in French Polynesia were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does French Polynesia compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
French Polynesia ranks 13 of 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 10.7% versus a regional average of 14.1% (latest values per country).
Where does French Polynesia rank globally on international migrant population?
French Polynesia ranks 78 of 216 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
When did international migrant population in French Polynesia peak?
The highest value in the available series was 12.8% in 1995; the latest (2024) value is 10.7%.
How recent is the international migrant population data for French Polynesia?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for French Polynesia.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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