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French Polynesia: Population density (people per sq. km of land area)

In , French Polynesia's Population density (people per sq. km of land area) was 80.99.

That's up 0.3% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 453.71 . French Polynesia ranks #120 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #26 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.POP.DNST) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

French Polynesia Population density (people per sq. km of land area) trend

Highlights

Peak
80.99
Trough
73.65
1-year change
+0.3%
5-year change
+0.5%
+0.1% / yr
10-year change
+2.3%
+0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
80.9905
80.7773
80.6085
80.4405
80.3901
80.6151
80.6935
80.4316
80.0536
79.6275

About Population density (people per sq. km of land area)

Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.

Indicator code: EN.POP.DNSTCategory: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was French Polynesia's Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in 2023?
In 2023, French Polynesia's Population density (people per sq. km of land area) was 80.99, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is French Polynesia's Population density (people per sq. km of land area) rising or falling?
French Polynesia's Population density (people per sq. km of land area) rose 0.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does French Polynesia rank globally on Population density (people per sq. km of land area)?
In 2023, French Polynesia ranked #120 out of 215 countries reporting Population density (people per sq. km of land area).
How does French Polynesia's Population density (people per sq. km of land area) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in 2023 was 453.71, so French Polynesia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #26 of 37.
What is Population density (people per sq. km of land area) and how is it measured?
Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.POP.DNST), CC BY 4.0.