Net migration in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Net migration was -1,199 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in French Polynesia, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in French Polynesia is -1,199, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in French Polynesia peaked at 1,193 in 1979 and was at its lowest, -3,802, in 2018.
French Polynesia ranks 112th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -151 | -1,050 | 407 | 10 |
| 1970s | 666.7 | 474 | 1,193 | 10 |
| 1980s | 127.1 | -889 | 1,108 | 10 |
| 1990s | -974.6 | -1,304 | -430 | 10 |
| 2000s | -953.7 | -2,940 | 78 | 10 |
| 2010s | -2,390 | -3,802 | -1,744 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1,324 | -1,443 | -1,199 | 6 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 109 Iraq -1,064 compare
- 110 Micronesia (country) -1,125 compare
- 111 Saint Martin (French part) -1,170 compare
- 113 Cape Verde -1,284 compare
- 114 Uruguay -1,338 compare
- 115 Guinea-Bissau -1,373 compare
More financial sector data for French Polynesia
- Official exchange rate 105.86 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- GDP deflator: linked series 121.97 base year varies by country (2024)
- Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series 1.8% (2024)
- International migrant stock 10.7% (2024)
- International migrant stock, total 30,099 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in French Polynesia?
- Net migration in French Polynesia was -1,199 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,193 in 1979.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was -3,802 in 2018.
- How does French Polynesia rank for net migration?
- French Polynesia ranks 112th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.