French Polynesia GDP Per Capita (2026)
French Polynesia has a Pacific island economy supported by tourism, public services, trade, fisheries, construction, transport, and local business activity. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how economic production compares with the territory’s relatively small population and helps place overall output into a per-person context. Explore French Polynesia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$22,774
Est. in USD
World Rank
#73
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
Oceania Rank
#7
Out of 20 economies
1. French Polynesia GDP Per Capita in 2026
French Polynesia’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across tourism, services, trade, construction, and fisheries. Adjusting total output for population provides a standardized measure that makes comparisons with larger economies and territories more meaningful. The indicator also helps show how tourism and public-sector activity translate into production per person.
2. French Polynesia GDP Per Capita Growth (1965–2026)
3. French Polynesia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,774 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $22,440 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $21,832 | +8.9% |
| 2022 | $20,054 | -6.4% |
| 2021 | $21,426 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | $19,966 | -7.5% |
| 2019 | $21,583 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | $21,926 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | $20,827 | +5.8% |
| 2016 | $19,690 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | $19,167 | -13.9% |
| 2014 | $22,259 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $21,956 | +5.3% |
| 2012 | $20,847 | -8.7% |
| 2011 | $22,832 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | $22,495 | -7.9% |
| 2009 | $24,434 | -8.1% |
| 2008 | $26,592 | +6.8% |
| 2007 | $24,888 | +11.5% |
| 2006 | $22,331 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | $21,984 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | $21,764 | +11.1% |
| 2003 | $19,583 | +22.4% |
| 2002 | $16,004 | +9.3% |
| 2001 | $14,641 | -2.3% |
| 2000 | $14,978 | -9.4% |
| 1999 | $16,533 | -1.4% |
| 1998 | $16,760 | +2.1% |
| 1997 | $16,423 | -11.1% |
| 1996 | $18,476 | -2.0% |
| 1995 | $18,850 | +12.2% |
| 1994 | $16,806 | +2.0% |
| 1993 | $16,470 | -6.2% |
| 1992 | $17,554 | +6.9% |
| 1991 | $16,415 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | $16,293 | +19.1% |
| 1989 | $13,683 | -1.9% |
| 1988 | $13,953 | -0.8% |
| 1987 | $14,061 | +18.0% |
| 1986 | $11,914 | +48.9% |
| 1985 | $8,002 | +6.5% |
| 1984 | $7,511 | +0.5% |
| 1983 | $7,477 | +0.8% |
| 1982 | $7,416 | -3.0% |
| 1981 | $7,645 | -9.4% |
| 1980 | $8,439 | +5.3% |
| 1979 | $8,016 | +17.0% |
| 1978 | $6,849 | +22.9% |
| 1977 | $5,574 | +5.1% |
| 1976 | $5,302 | +3.0% |
| 1975 | $5,150 | +20.5% |
| 1974 | $4,273 | +24.7% |
| 1973 | $3,425 | +27.9% |
| 1972 | $2,678 | +6.4% |
| 1971 | $2,517 | +13.0% |
| 1970 | $2,228 | +1.0% |
| 1969 | $2,206 | -9.6% |
| 1968 | $2,441 | +13.5% |
| 1967 | $2,151 | -1.0% |
| 1966 | $2,171 | +18.1% |
| 1965 | $1,839 | — |
4. French Polynesia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
N/A
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+6.3%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+15.7%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+2.0%
(2006 to 2026)
French Polynesia’s GDP per capita can be influenced by tourism demand, public spending, inflation, imports, investment, and population changes. Because visitor activity is important to the economy, global travel conditions can significantly affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through tourism cycles, external shocks, and recovery periods.
5. French Polynesia GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
French Polynesia
$22,774
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
French Polynesia’s GDP per capita is approximately
17.8%
above the
Oceania average
and
9.6%
below the world average.
6. French Polynesia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | New Caledonia | $34,981 |
| #5 | Cook Islands | $25,750 |
| #6 | Northern Mariana Islands | $23,786 |
| #7 | French Polynesia | $22,774 |
| #8 | Palau | $21,571 |
| #9 | American Samoa | $18,017 |
| #10 | Nauru | $16,053 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in French Polynesia
French Polynesia GDP (Nominal)
$6.4 Billion
(2026)
French Polynesia GDP Per Capita
$22,774
(2026)
French Polynesia’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the territory, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the roles of tourism and services, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic production. Considering both indicators together gives a more complete economic view.
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8. French Polynesia GDP Per Capita Forecast
Forecast data is currently unavailable for
French Polynesia.
9. French Polynesia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
French Polynesia GDP per capita is estimated at $22,774 in 2026.
It ranks #73 globally and #7 in Oceania.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 6.3%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 15.7%.
It is approximately 17.8% above the Oceania average.
It is approximately 9.6% below the world average.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. French Polynesia GDP Per Capita FAQs
French Polynesia GDP per capita is estimated at $22,774 in 2026.
French Polynesia ranks #73 globally and #7 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
The latest year-over-year change is currently unavailable.
French Polynesia GDP per capita was approximately $19,167 in 2015.
French Polynesia GDP per capita is approximately 17.8% above 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.