French Polynesia Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
French Polynesia's population density was 81.3 in 2025, ranked 121st globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
French Polynesia's population density stood at 81.3 in 2025, a rise of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 81.3 by 2025. French Polynesia ranked 121st globally.
French Polynesia's population density has exhibited a steady increase over the past 64 years, with the latest figure standing at 81.26 individuals per square kilometer in 2025. This value represents a significant surge from the all-time low of 23.34 recorded in 1961, marking a 249% growth. In comparison, Romania, a peer country with a similarly high population density, has experienced a more modest increase. French Polynesia's rapid urbanization and high birth rates have contributed to this growth, placing the island territory at the 121st position globally in terms of population density. The 2025 figure of 81.26 continues to outpace that of Guinea-Bissau, another peer country, which has a population density of 79.84. However, the trajectory of French Polynesia's population density may be altered by changes in fertility rates, urban planning initiatives, or shifts in economic policies that could impact migration patterns.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 81.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 81.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 81.3 | +0.3 | #121 |
| 2023 | 81.0 | +0.2 | #95 |
| 2022 | 80.8 | +0.2 | #94 |
| 2021 | 80.6 | +0.2 | #94 |
| 2020 | 80.4 | +0.1 | #94 |
| 2019 | 80.4 | −0.2 | #95 |
| 2018 | 80.6 | −0.1 | #97 |
| 2017 | 80.7 | +0.3 | #98 |
| 2016 | 80.4 | +0.4 | #97 |
| 2015 | 80.1 | +0.4 | #98 |
| 2014 | 79.6 | +0.5 | #100 |
| 2013 | 79.1 | +0.5 | #100 |
| 2012 | 78.7 | +0.4 | #102 |
| 2011 | 78.3 | +0.3 | #100 |
| 2010 | 78.0 | +0.3 | #100 |
Analysis
French Polynesia's population density was 81.3 in 2025, a rise of +0.3 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 81.3 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
French Polynesia's population density was 81.3 in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
French Polynesia's population density peaked at 81.3 in 2025.
The lowest population density in French Polynesia was 23.3 in 1961.
French Polynesia ranks 121st globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
French Polynesia's population density is projected to reach 81.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of French Polynesia in 2025 was 81.3. This ranks 121st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_french-polynesia_population-density,
title = {French Polynesia Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/french-polynesia/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}