Population, male, annual growth rate in French Polynesia

French Polynesia: Population, male, annual growth rate was 0.1607 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.1607 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 16.6%
World rank
160th
of 216 countries
All-time high
3.77 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
0.1265 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Population, male, annual growth rate in French Polynesia, 1961–2025

01234196119932025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

French Polynesia recorded 0.1607 % change on previous year for population, male, annual growth rate in 2025.

That represents a change of down 16.6% on the previous year and down 62.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population, male, annual growth rate in French Polynesia peaked at 3.77 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0.1265 % change on previous year, in 2021.

French Polynesia ranks 160th of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population, male, annual growth rate in French Polynesia, year by year

Annual values for Population, male, annual growth rate in French Polynesia, 1961 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 2 % change on previous year —
1962 2.04 % change on previous year +2.0%
1963 2.78 % change on previous year +36.2%
1964 3.4 % change on previous year +22.4%
1965 3.38 % change on previous year -0.6%
1966 3.36 % change on previous year -0.4%
1967 3.38 % change on previous year +0.4%
1968 3.45 % change on previous year +2.0%
1969 3.53 % change on previous year +2.5%
1970 3.6 % change on previous year +1.8%
1971 3.71 % change on previous year +3.0%
1972 3.77 % change on previous year +1.7%
1973 3.71 % change on previous year -1.7%
1974 3.62 % change on previous year -2.4%
1975 3.51 % change on previous year -3.0%
1976 3.37 % change on previous year -4.0%
1977 3.19 % change on previous year -5.3%
1978 3.07 % change on previous year -3.6%
1979 3.07 % change on previous year -0.3%
1980 3.08 % change on previous year +0.4%
1981 3.07 % change on previous year -0.2%
1982 3.04 % change on previous year -1.1%
1983 2.94 % change on previous year -3.4%
1984 2.66 % change on previous year -9.3%
1985 2.5 % change on previous year -6.1%
1986 2.53 % change on previous year +1.2%
1987 2.52 % change on previous year -0.4%
1988 2.44 % change on previous year -3.4%
1989 2.21 % change on previous year -9.3%
1990 1.99 % change on previous year -10.0%
1991 1.87 % change on previous year -6.1%
1992 1.76 % change on previous year -5.8%
1993 1.65 % change on previous year -5.9%
1994 1.56 % change on previous year -5.7%
1995 1.47 % change on previous year -5.9%
1996 1.43 % change on previous year -2.9%
1997 1.48 % change on previous year +3.6%
1998 1.48 % change on previous year +0.2%
1999 1.44 % change on previous year -2.9%
2000 1.42 % change on previous year -1.5%
2001 1.39 % change on previous year -1.9%
2002 1.36 % change on previous year -2.1%
2003 1.48 % change on previous year +9.0%
2004 1.57 % change on previous year +6.2%
2005 1.48 % change on previous year -5.8%
2006 1.41 % change on previous year -5.2%
2007 1.18 % change on previous year -16.2%
2008 0.6386 % change on previous year -45.7%
2009 0.2908 % change on previous year -54.5%
2010 0.2878 % change on previous year -1.0%
2011 0.3045 % change on previous year +5.8%
2012 0.3844 % change on previous year +26.2%
2013 0.491 % change on previous year +27.7%
2014 0.4936 % change on previous year +0.5%
2015 0.4251 % change on previous year -13.9%
2016 0.3611 % change on previous year -15.1%
2017 0.332 % change on previous year -8.1%
2018 0.2514 % change on previous year -24.3%
2019 0.1282 % change on previous year -49.0%
2020 0.1295 % change on previous year +1.0%
2021 0.1265 % change on previous year -2.3%
2022 0.1609 % change on previous year +27.2%
2023 0.2255 % change on previous year +40.1%
2024 0.1926 % change on previous year -14.6%
2025 0.1607 % change on previous year -16.6%

French Polynesia compared with similar countries

  • French Polynesia's 0.1607 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.395 % change on previous year, 41% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
  • French Polynesia's 0.1607 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.6071 % change on previous year, 26% of the median. (37 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Population, male, annual growth rate in French Polynesia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2009 -54.5% 0.6386 % change on previous year 0.2908 % change on previous year
2019 -49.0% 0.2514 % change on previous year 0.1282 % change on previous year
2008 -45.7% 1.18 % change on previous year 0.6386 % change on previous year
2023 +40.1% 0.1609 % change on previous year 0.2255 % change on previous year
1963 +36.2% 2.04 % change on previous year 2.78 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.03 % change on previous year 2 % change on previous year 3.53 % change on previous year 9
1970s 3.46 % change on previous year 3.07 % change on previous year 3.77 % change on previous year 10
1980s 2.7 % change on previous year 2.21 % change on previous year 3.08 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.61 % change on previous year 1.43 % change on previous year 1.99 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.22 % change on previous year 0.2908 % change on previous year 1.57 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.3459 % change on previous year 0.1282 % change on previous year 0.4936 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.1659 % change on previous year 0.1265 % change on previous year 0.2255 % change on previous year 6

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  2. 158 Slovenia 0.2666 % change on previous year compare
  3. 159 France 0.2504 % change on previous year compare
  4. 161 Saint Lucia 0.1296 % change on previous year compare
  5. 162 Greece 0.1181 % change on previous year compare
  6. 163 Lithuania 0.0712 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population, male, annual growth rate in French Polynesia?
Population, male, annual growth rate in French Polynesia was 0.1607 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest population, male, annual growth rate recorded in French Polynesia?
The highest recorded value was 3.77 % change on previous year in 1972.
What is the lowest population, male, annual growth rate recorded in French Polynesia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1265 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does French Polynesia rank for population, male, annual growth rate?
French Polynesia ranks 160th out of 216 countries with data for 2025.
Is population, male, annual growth rate rising or falling in French Polynesia?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population, male, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population, male, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
264 places, 17,130 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population, male. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.