French Polynesia

Country in Polynesia, Oceania · ranked on 552 metrics

Rank among countries

French Polynesia is a country in Oceania with a population of 283,076 (185th of 235). It ranks best for Female Life Expectancy WB (tied 3rd of 212), Life Expectancy at Birth (Years) (7th of 215), Life Expectancy UN (8th of 231). It ranks lowest for Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Both Sexes) (182nd of 184), Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Males) (182nd of 184), Obesity Rate (WHO) (191st of 199).

Population
283.1K
185th highest of 235
Density
81.6
134th highest of 235
Growth rate
0.22%
159th highest of 235
Area
4,167
174th highest of 235
Continent
Oceania
Polynesia

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 110 metrics that rank at least half of all countries, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Avg PM2.5 Concentration1.8 μg/m³
    Pollution by Country · 2025
    1st of 139
  2. Safest Countries Index92
    Safest Countries in the World
    tied 3rd of 191
  3. Female Life Expectancy WB87
    Life Expectancy by Country · 2023
    tied 3rd of 212
  4. Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)84.2
    Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) · 2024
    7th of 215
  5. Avg Winter Temp81.0°F
    Best Weather by Country · 2026
    tied 15th of 226
  6. % of Population with Access to Basic Water100.0%
    Countries Without Clean Water
    tied 1st of 224
  7. Infant Mortality Rate CIA4.3 deaths per 1k births
    Infant Mortality Rate by Country · 2024
    tied 43rd of 223
  8. Crude Death Rate Per 1k - UN 2015-20205.6
    Death Rate by Country
    tied 45th of 197
  9. Access to Electricity (% of People)100.0%
    Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) · 2024
    tied 1st of 214
  10. GDP per Adult$30,267
    Average Net Worth by Country · 2022
    64th of 220

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Absolute Change 2012-22-8.52%
    Access to Clean Water by Country
    122nd of 123
  2. Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Both Sexes)35.0 per 100k
    Lung Cancer Rates by Country · 2022
    182nd of 184
  3. Est. Diabetes Prevalence22.8%
    Diabetes Rates by Country · 2024
    204th of 211
  4. Male Obesity Rate (WHO)48.1%
    Obesity Rates by Country · 2024
    191st of 199
  5. Mortality, All - Crude Rate122.3 per 100k
    Cancer Rates by Country · 2022
    168th of 182
  6. Unemployment Rate - CIA11.8%
    Unemployment by Country · 2024
    160th of 184
  7. Male Participation62.0%
    Labor Force Participation Rate by Country
    161st of 186
  8. Unemployment Rate (%)11.7%
    Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) · 2025
    156th of 181
  9. Daily Accommodation Cost$73.00
    Cheapest Countries to Visit
    tied 194th of 231
  10. Broadband Cost per Month$53.78
    Internet Cost by Country · 2025
    171st of 205

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 26 widely reported measures from 8 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Northern Mariana Islands80% similar
    Compared on 22 of 26
  2. Guam80% similar
    Compared on 22 of 26
  3. New Caledonia77% similar
    Compared on 24 of 26
  4. Antigua and Barbuda76% similar
    Compared on 25 of 26
  5. British Virgin Islands75% similar
    Compared on 23 of 26

Cities in French Polynesia

1 city with a report card, largest first

Quick answers

What is the population of French Polynesia?
French Polynesia has a population of 283,076, 185th among 235 countries.
What does French Polynesia rank best at?
Among countries, French Polynesia ranks best for Female Life Expectancy WB (tied 3rd of 212); Life Expectancy at Birth (Years) (7th of 215); Life Expectancy UN (8th of 231).
Where does French Polynesia rank worst?
French Polynesia ranks lowest for Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Both Sexes) (182nd of 184); Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Males) (182nd of 184); Obesity Rate (WHO) (191st of 199).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for French Polynesia?
Rankodex ranks French Polynesia on 552 statistics compared with other countries, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

552 metrics with a value for this place, in 219 topics