French Polynesia GDP Growth Rate (2026)
French Polynesia has a tourism-oriented Pacific economy supported by hospitality, public services, trade, construction, and household consumption. This page explores its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+3.0%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#103
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
Oceania Rank
#10
Out of 20 economies
1. French Polynesia GDP Growth Rate in 2026
Economic growth is influenced by tourism, visitor spending, public expenditure, investment, and transport activity. International travel conditions remain especially important.
2. French Polynesia GDP Growth Rate Trends (1966–2026)
French Polynesia’s growth history has been shaped by tourism, public-sector activity, external financial support, and periodic global travel disruptions.
3. French Polynesia GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +3.0% | +1.9 pp |
| 2024 | +1.1% | -1.6 pp |
| 2023 | +2.8% | -0.2 pp |
| 2022 | +2.9% | -0.4 pp |
| 2021 | +3.4% | +13.9 pp |
| 2020 | -10.6% | -13.3 pp |
| 2019 | +2.7% | +0.9 pp |
| 2018 | +1.8% | -2.5 pp |
| 2017 | +4.3% | +2.0 pp |
| 2016 | +2.3% | +0.5 pp |
| 2015 | +1.8% | +1.2 pp |
| 2014 | +0.6% | +0.2 pp |
| 2013 | +0.4% | +1.3 pp |
| 2012 | -0.9% | +2.0 pp |
| 2011 | -3.0% | -0.5 pp |
| 2010 | -2.5% | +1.8 pp |
| 2009 | -4.2% | -4.2 pp |
| 2008 | +0.0% | -1.7 pp |
| 2007 | +1.7% | +0.8 pp |
| 2006 | +0.9% | +0.6 pp |
| 2005 | +0.3% | -0.7 pp |
| 2004 | +1.0% | -1.2 pp |
| 2003 | +2.1% | +1.3 pp |
| 2002 | +0.9% | +1.2 pp |
| 2001 | -0.3% | -3.6 pp |
| 2000 | +3.3% | +1.4 pp |
| 1999 | +1.9% | +0.2 pp |
| 1998 | +1.7% | +1.9 pp |
| 1997 | -0.1% | +0.6 pp |
| 1996 | -0.7% | -0.3 pp |
| 1995 | -0.4% | +1.3 pp |
| 1994 | -1.7% | -0.4 pp |
| 1993 | -1.3% | +0.2 pp |
| 1992 | -1.5% | -5.1 pp |
| 1991 | +3.7% | +3.5 pp |
| 1990 | +0.1% | -2.0 pp |
| 1989 | +2.2% | +5.8 pp |
| 1988 | -3.6% | -4.9 pp |
| 1987 | +1.3% | -12.3 pp |
| 1986 | +13.6% | +14.7 pp |
| 1985 | -1.2% | -3.5 pp |
| 1984 | +2.4% | -0.1 pp |
| 1983 | +2.4% | +0.7 pp |
| 1982 | +1.7% | -1.0 pp |
| 1981 | +2.7% | +2.2 pp |
| 1980 | +0.5% | -3.5 pp |
| 1979 | +3.9% | -6.0 pp |
| 1978 | +9.9% | +7.8 pp |
| 1977 | +2.1% | -6.1 pp |
| 1976 | +8.2% | +13.1 pp |
| 1975 | -4.9% | -22.9 pp |
| 1974 | +18.0% | +10.2 pp |
| 1973 | +7.8% | +12.5 pp |
| 1972 | -4.7% | -16.7 pp |
| 1971 | +12.0% | +10.4 pp |
| 1970 | +1.6% | +4.3 pp |
| 1969 | -2.7% | -17.6 pp |
| 1968 | +14.9% | +19.7 pp |
| 1967 | -4.7% | -14.3 pp |
| 1966 | +9.6% | — |
4. French Polynesia GDP Growth Performance
Current Growth Rate
+3.0%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
+2.5%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
+1.3%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
+0.4%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy benefits from a premium tourism industry and public-sector stability, while geographic isolation raises costs and limits diversification.
5. French Polynesia GDP Growth Rate vs Oceania and World
French Polynesia
+3.0%
Oceania Average
+4.1%
World Average
+2.9%
0.0%
2.1%
4.1%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
French Polynesia’s GDP growth rate is approximately
1.1 pp
below the
Oceania average
and
0.1 pp
above the world average.
6. French Polynesia GDP Growth Rate Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Vanuatu | +3.5% |
| #7 | Palau | +3.3% |
| #8 | Samoa | +3.2% |
| #9 | Kiribati | +3.1% |
| #10 | French Polynesia | +3.0% |
| #11 | Solomon Islands | +2.8% |
| #12 | Tuvalu | +2.5% |
| #13 | Fiji | +2.4% |
| #14 | Tonga | +2.3% |
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8. GDP Growth Rate and Economy Size in French Polynesia
French Polynesia GDP (Nominal)
$6.4 Billion
(2026)
French Polynesia GDP Growth Rate
+3.0%
(2026)
French Polynesia generally follows the performance of other tourism-dependent Pacific economies, with visitor arrivals playing a central role.
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9. French Polynesia GDP Growth Rate Forecast
The outlook depends on tourism, investment, public spending, and international travel. Climate risks and external demand remain important challenges.
Forecast data is currently unavailable for
French Polynesia.
10. French Polynesia GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings
French Polynesia GDP growth rate is estimated at +3.0% in 2026.
It ranks #103 globally and #10 in Oceania by annual GDP growth rate.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is +2.5%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is +1.3%.
The current rate is 1.1 percentage points below the Oceania average.
The current rate is 0.1 percentage points above the world average.
11. What Is GDP Growth Rate?
GDP growth rate measures the percentage change in a country’s real gross domestic product from one period to the next, usually year over year.
GDP Growth Rate
=
(Real GDPₜ − Real GDPₜ₋₁)
÷
Real GDPₜ₋₁ × 100
A positive rate indicates economic expansion, while a negative rate indicates contraction. Real GDP growth is preferred for growth comparisons because it adjusts for price changes.
12. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Source:
World Bank
Measure:
Annual percentage change in real GDP
Unit:
Percent (%)
Comparisons:
Year-to-year rate differences are shown in percentage points (pp)
Update Frequency:
Annually and when new forecasts are released
Last Updated:
November 2026
13. French Polynesia GDP Growth Rate FAQs
French Polynesia GDP growth rate is estimated at +3.0% in 2026.
French Polynesia ranks #103 globally and #10 in Oceania by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +3.0% in 2026.
French Polynesia GDP growth rate was +1.8% in 2015.
French Polynesia GDP growth rate is 1.1 percentage points below the Oceania average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.