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In 2026, French Polynesia's population is projected at 283,076. That is a 4-fold increase on the 64,343 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.21% a year. Population density sits at 77 people/km². Half the population is younger than 36.7 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 47.6 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 102 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 186,863 (-34% from 2026).
Total population
283,076
Density
77 people/km²
Median age
36.7 years
Growth rate
+0.21%
French Polynesia's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 37 in 2026 to 48 by 2050. UN projections show a decline to 186.9K by 2100.