4,167 sq km (118 islands and atolls; 67 are inhabited)
Currency:
Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique francs
Languages:
French, Tahitian 20.1, Marquesan 2.6, Austral languages 1.2, Paumotu 1, other 1.6
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for French Polynesia
GDP:
$5.65 billion
GDP per Capita:
$18,600
GDP Growth:
4.47%
Inflation:
0%
Unemployment:
11.72%
Political System
Governance structure of French Polynesia
Government Type:
parliamentary democracy (Assembly of French Polynesia); an overseas collectivity of France
Head of State:
President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by High Commissioner of the Republic Eric SPITZ (since 23 September 2022)
Head of Government:
President of French Polynesia Moetai BROTHERSON (since 12 May 2023)
Judiciary:
Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel (composition NA); note - appeals beyond the French Polynesia Court of Appeal are heard by the Court of Cassation (in Paris)
Administrative Divisions:
5 administrative subdivisions (subdivisions administratives, singular - subdivision administrative): Iles Australes (Austral Islands), Iles du Vent (Windward Islands), Iles Marquises (Marquesas Islands), Iles Sous-le-Vent (Leeward Islands), Iles Tuamotu-Gambier; note - the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands together make up the Society Islands (Iles de la Societe)
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
No
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
none (overseas lands of France)
Major Alliances and Organizations
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture
2.3% (2019 est.)
Industry
10.7% (2019 est.)
Services
76.2% (2019 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Trade Volume
Exports:
$162 million
Imports:
$1.66 billion
Major Trading Partners
Japan 44
USA 15
France 12
Netherlands 9
China 5
Economic Outlook
French Polynesia has a 4.47% GDP growth rate with 0% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.