Who moves to French Polynesia
27.8K people have chosen French Polynesia for relocation — #176 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to French Polynesia? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 91% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 22420 |
| New Caledonia | 2237 |
| Algeria | 681 |
| China | 615 |
| United States | 419 |
| Germany | 360 |
| Vanuatu | 210 |
| Italy | 148 |
| Canada | 128 |
| Switzerland | 120 |
| New Zealand | 111 |
| United Kingdom | 84 |
| Spain | 80 |
| Australia | 70 |
| India | 38 |
| Wallis and Futuna | 35 |
| Fiji | 30 |
| Japan | 23 |
| Indonesia | 17 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 83%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia is a primary destination for emigrants from New Caledonia
French Polynesia attracts 44% of all emigrants from New Caledonia, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 10 residents of French Polynesia is foreign-born — 27.8K out of 281.8K, representing 9.9% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 22416 |
| 1995 | 24611 |
| 2000 | 26321 |
| 2005 | 28086 |
| 2010 | 27588 |
| 2015 | 27791 |
| 2020 | 27809 |
| 2024 | 27826 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | France | New Caledonia | Algeria | China | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 17851 | 1745 | 605 | 546 | 372 |
| 1995 | 19606 | 1916 | 664 | 599 | 408 |
| 2000 | 20959 | 2049 | 710 | 641 | 437 |
| 2005 | 22395 | 2232 | 743 | 671 | 457 |
| 2010 | 22012 | 2235 | 717 | 648 | 441 |
| 2015 | 22387 | 2235 | 681 | 615 | 419 |
| 2020 | 22404 | 2236 | 681 | 615 | 419 |
| 2024 | 22420 | 2237 | 681 | 615 | 419 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
French Polynesia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in French Polynesia