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Francophone Immigration: French Polynesia

French Polynesia / Tahiti

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Total population 2023
281,118
Labour force (15 years and older): Additional information - Labour force
42.4%
Official language(s): Additional information - Official language(s)
French

French and English Speakers

French speakers
98%
English speakers
There is no official data on English speakers.
Geographical distribution of the population
Urban area: 62.29%
Rural area: 37.71%
Geographical distribution of the population - Table
Geographical distribution of the population
Urban area 62.29%
Rural area 37.71%

Predominant sectors of activity

  1. Tourism – Hospitality
  2. Agriculture – Fishing and related production
  3. Mining industry
  4. Trades
  5. Transportation and storage

Distribution of primary, secondary, tertiary sectors

N/A

Additional information - Labour force

Definition according to the World Bank: The total labour force includes people aged 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organization’s definition of the economically active population, that is, all individuals who provide labour for the production of goods and services during a given period. This definition includes both workers and job seekers. While national practices vary in the treatment of groups such as armed forces personnel and seasonal or part-time workers, in general, the labour force includes armed forces personnel, job seekers and first-time job seekers, but excludes homemakers and other caregivers and workers in the informal sector who are not paid.

Additional information - Official Languages

Tahitian: 20.1%, Marquesan: 2.6%, Austral languages: 1.2%, Paumotu: 1%, other: 1.6% (2017 estimate)

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