French Polynesia

Territory in Oceania

In brief

Population: 282.5K (2025). World rank 180 of 216; in Oceania, 8 of 19. Area: 4,167 km². World rank 176 of 249; in Oceania, 8 of 27. Life expectancy: 84.2 years (2024). World rank 7 of 216 (1 = best); in Oceania, 1 of 19. From 2015 to 2025: population 277.9K → 282.5K.

State

Official name: French Polynesia
Local name: Polynésie française
Capital: Papeetē
Region: Oceania
Form of government: Parliamentary democracy
UN member: No

Key figures

Population: 282,465 2025
Area: 4,167 km²
GDP: $6.3B 2024
GDP per person: $22,440 2024
Life expectancy: 84.2 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: French
Currency: CFP Franc (XPF)
Time zones: UTC−10, UTC−9:30, UTC−9
Calling code: +689
Emergency numbers: 112
Driving side: Right
Plug types: No data
Mains voltage: No data