People and Society

People and Society of French Polynesia

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of French Polynesia.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality: French Polynesian(s)
Ethnic Groups: Polynesian 78%, Chinese 12%, local French 6%, metropolitan French 4%
Population: 291,000
Population in Major Urban Areas: PAPEETE (capital) 137,000

Literacy, schooling, and education culture.

Religious affiliation by share of population.

Languages spoken, official status, and notes.

French (official), Tahitian (official)