Mobile Subscriptions Statistics in French Polynesia (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, mobile cellular subscriptions in French Polynesia came to 118.8 per 100 people in 2023. Up from 116.9 per 100 people in 2022 to 118.8 per 100 people in 2023. French Polynesia ranks #15 of 34 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #94 of 210 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 118.8 per 100 people (2023)
- Mobile Subscriptions in French Polynesia as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +1.6% (2023)
- Up from 116.9 per 100 people in 2022 to 118.8 per 100 people in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0 per 100 people (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0 per 100 people in 1990 to 118.8 per 100 people in 2023.
- Peak value (2020)
- 120 per 100 people (2020)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 118.8 per 100 people.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #15 of 34 (2023)
- French Polynesia ranks 15 of 34 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #94 of 210 (2023)
- French Polynesia ranks 94 of 210 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 128.1 per 100 people (2023)
- French Polynesia (118.8 per 100 people) is below the average of 128.1 per 100 people across the 34 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 127.7 per 100 people (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 2.4%); not an official figure.
- Mobile cellular subscriptions (2023)
- 333,905 (2023)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- 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, 1990–2023
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 117 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 115 | −3.8% |
| 2020 | 120 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 114 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 108 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 103 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 100 | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 96.6 | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 92.3 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 88.6 | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 83.3 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 82 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 79.8 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 77.3 | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 69.7 | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 65.6 | +13.6% |
| 2006 | 57.7 | +24.9% |
| 2005 | 46.2 | +23.1% |
| 2004 | 37.6 | +57.2% |
| 2003 | 23.9 | +13.3% |
| 2002 | 21.1 | −23.5% |
| 2001 | 27.6 | +66.1% |
| 2000 | 16.6 | +86.9% |
| 1999 | 8.9 | +95.1% |
| 1998 | 4.6 | +100.6% |
| 1997 | 2.3 | +96.4% |
| 1996 | 1.2 | +132.7% |
| 1995 | 0.5 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile cellular subscriptions in French Polynesia?
Mobile cellular subscriptions in French Polynesia stood at 118.8 per 100 people in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has mobile subscriptions in French Polynesia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0 per 100 people in 1990 to 118.8 per 100 people in 2023.
How does French Polynesia compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
French Polynesia ranks 15 of 34 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 118.8 per 100 people versus a regional average of 128.1 per 100 people (latest values per country).
Where does French Polynesia rank globally on mobile subscriptions?
French Polynesia ranks 94 of 210 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could mobile subscriptions in French Polynesia look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 127.7 per 100 people in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 2.4%); not an official figure.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.CEL.SETS.P2, 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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