MigrantoFrench Polynesia Diaspora
2K French Polynesia live abroad — the #216 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 78% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| New Caledonia | 591 |
| Australia | 521 |
| Mali | 447 |
| Chile | 281 |
| Cook Islands | 138 |
| Wallis and Futuna | 10 |
| Norway | 8 |
| Greece | 7 |
| Luxembourg | 5 |
| Slovakia | 0 |
| Finland | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 63%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from French Polynesia.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 89% to 29%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
The share of emigrants going to Oceania has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Oceania has shifted from 98.8% to 62.7% since 1990.
New Caledonia is the primary destination for emigrants
New Caledonia attracts 29% of all emigrants from French Polynesia, while the second-largest destination receives just 26%.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3056 |
| 1995 | 3544 |
| 2000 | 4080 |
| 2005 | 2549 |
| 2010 | 1312 |
| 2015 | 1674 |
| 2020 | 1915 |
| 2024 | 2008 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | New Caledonia | Australia | Mali | Chile | Cook Islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2726 | 212 | 0 | 18 | 63 |
| 1995 | 3159 | 255 | 0 | 23 | 66 |
| 2000 | 3593 | 343 | 0 | 30 | 68 |
| 2005 | 1974 | 392 | 0 | 44 | 90 |
| 2010 | 355 | 465 | 278 | 66 | 112 |
| 2015 | 532 | 535 | 341 | 110 | 117 |
| 2020 | 563 | 543 | 398 | 255 | 128 |
| 2024 | 591 | 521 | 447 | 281 | 138 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
French Polynesia as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from French Polynesia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do French Polynesia move to?
Most French Polynesia have moved to New Caledonia, Australia and Mali — these three countries account for about 78% of all French Polynesia living abroad.
How many French Polynesia live abroad?
Around 2K French Polynesia live abroad, making it the #216-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of French Polynesia lives abroad?
About 1% of the population of French Polynesia lives abroad — that's 2K out of a total population of 281.8K.
How has emigration from French Polynesia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from French Polynesia has grown from 1.7K to 2K people, a growth of about 20%.
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