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French Polynesia: Urban population (% of total population)

In , French Polynesia's Urban population (% of total population) was 61.72.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 62.87 . French Polynesia ranks #121 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #23 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

French Polynesia Urban population (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
61.79
Trough
56.85
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
-0.1%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.1%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Urban population (% of total population)
61.7192
61.6967
61.6914
61.7400
61.7673
61.7824
61.7888
61.7897
61.7744
61.7375

About Urban population (% of total population)

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

Indicator code: SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was French Polynesia's Urban population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, French Polynesia's Urban population (% of total population) was 61.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is French Polynesia's Urban population (% of total population) rising or falling?
French Polynesia's Urban population (% of total population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does French Polynesia rank globally on Urban population (% of total population)?
In 2024, French Polynesia ranked #121 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population (% of total population).
How does French Polynesia's Urban population (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Urban population (% of total population) in 2024 was 62.87, so French Polynesia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #23 of 37.
What is Urban population (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS), CC BY 4.0.