Where French Polynesia move
2K French Polynesia live abroad — #216 largest source of emigrants worldwide
Considering a move from French Polynesia? — See top destinations, regional flows, and how it's changed since 1990.
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