Annual GDP growth in French Polynesia

French Polynesia: Annual GDP growth was 1.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.1%
Change on year
down 59.2%
World rank
165th
of 212 countries
All-time high
4.3%
in 2017
All-time low
-10.6%
in 2020
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Annual GDP growth in French Polynesia, 2000–2024

-10-5052000201220242000: 3.2 %2001: -0.34 %2002: 0.85 %2003: 2.1 %2004: 0.97 %2005: 0.31 %2006: 0.89 %2007: 1.7 %2008: 0.01 %2009: -4.2 %2010: -2.5 %2011: -3 %2012: -0.93 %2013: 0.4 %2014: 0.59 %2015: 1.8 %2016: 2.3 %2017: 4.3 %2018: 1.8 %2019: 2.7 %2020: -10.6 %2021: 3.4 %2022: 2.9 %2023: 2.8 %2024: 1.1 %

Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, annual gdp growth in French Polynesia stood at 1.1%.

That represents a change of down 59.2% on the previous year and up 91.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual gdp growth in French Polynesia peaked at 4.3% in 2017 and was at its lowest, -10.6%, in 2020.

French Polynesia ranks 165th of 212 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Annual GDP growth in French Polynesia, year by year

Annual values for Annual GDP growth in French Polynesia, 2000 to 2024.
Year % Change
2000 3.2%
2001 -0.3% -110.5%
2002 0.8% -350.0%
2003 2.1% +150.6%
2004 1.0% -54.5%
2005 0.3% -68.0%
2006 0.9% +187.1%
2007 1.7% +91.0%
2008 0.0% -99.4%
2009 -4.2% -42400.0%
2010 -2.5% -41.6%
2011 -3.0% +19.8%
2012 -0.9% -68.6%
2013 0.4% -143.0%
2014 0.6% +47.5%
2015 1.8% +205.1%
2016 2.3% +27.8%
2017 4.3% +86.5%
2018 1.8% -57.8%
2019 2.7% +48.6%
2020 -10.6% -492.9%
2021 3.4% -131.9%
2022 2.9% -12.8%
2023 2.8% -5.8%
2024 1.1% -59.2%

French Polynesia compared with similar countries

  • French Polynesia's 1.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.1%, 53% of the median. (83 countries reporting)
  • French Polynesia's 1.1% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.3%, 35% of the median. (36 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Annual GDP growth 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 -42400.0% 0.0% -4.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.6% -4.2% 3.2% 10
2010s 0.8% -3.0% 4.3% 10
2020s -0.1% -10.6% 3.4% 5

Countries ranked near French Polynesia

  1. 162 New Zealand 1.3% compare
  2. 163 Czechia 1.2% compare
  3. 164 France 1.2% compare
  4. 165 United Kingdom 1.1% compare
  5. 167 Sao Tome and Principe 1.1% compare
  6. 168 Netherlands 1.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual gdp growth in French Polynesia?
Annual gdp growth in French Polynesia was 1.1% in 2024, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual gdp growth recorded in French Polynesia?
The highest recorded value was 4.3% in 2017.
What is the lowest annual gdp growth recorded in French Polynesia?
The lowest recorded value was -10.6% in 2020.
How does French Polynesia rank for annual gdp growth?
French Polynesia ranks 165th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual gdp growth rising or falling in French Polynesia?
Over the last ten years it is up 91.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual GDP growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual GDP growth
Unit
%
Source
World Bank – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 5,130 data points, 2000–2024
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