French Polynesia: economy and key statistics
French Polynesia is number 161 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $6.3 billion in 2024. GDP per person is $22,440. The economy grew by 1.1% in 2024. Unemployment is 11.7%.
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National power
French Polynesia is number 185 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 11.0 out of 100: economic 20, technology 0, military 0 and human capital 33.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $6.3 billion | 2024 |
| GDP per person | $22,440 | 2024 |
| Economic growth | +1.1% | 2024 |
| Unemployment | 11.7% | 2025 |
| Population | 0.3 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 0.1 million | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 18% | 2024 |
| Foreign direct investment | -0.2% of GDP | 2024 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 2% | 2024 |
Main export industries
French Polynesia exported goods worth about $0.2bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Natural, cultured pearls: $0.1bn (40.6% of goods exports)
- Commodities not specified according to kind: $0.1bn (39.8% of goods exports)
- Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates: $0.0bn (12.1% of goods exports)
- Coffee, tea, mate and spices: $0.0bn (3.3% of goods exports)
- Aircraft, spacecraft: $0.0bn (2.0% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Asia
- China (#2)
- Japan (#4)
- India (#6)
- South Korea (#13)
- Indonesia (#17)
- Singapore (#27)
- Thailand (#29)
- Vietnam (#32)
- Philippines (#33)
- Malaysia (#34)
- Bangladesh (#37)
- Hong Kong (#39)
- Pakistan (#41)
- Sri Lanka (#72)
- Myanmar (#85)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of French Polynesia?
French Polynesia had a GDP of $6.3 billion in 2024, ranking number 161 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in French Polynesia?
GDP per person in French Polynesia was $22,440 in 2024.
How fast is the economy of French Polynesia growing?
The economy of French Polynesia grew by 1.1% in 2024.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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