Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 4.7% in 2020. ▬ Flat
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in French Polynesia, 2005–2020
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2020, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in French Polynesia stood at 4.7%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in French Polynesia peaked at 5.2% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4.5%, in 2006.
French Polynesia ranks 161st of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.1% | — |
| 2006 | 4.5% | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 4.6% | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 4.8% | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 4.9% | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 4.6% | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 4.6% | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 4.9% | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 4.9% | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 4.7% | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 5.1% | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 5.2% | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 4.8% | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 4.9% | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 4.8% | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 4.7% | -1.7% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 4.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 50% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 4.7% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.1%, 67% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.8% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More economy & growth data for French Polynesia
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 11.32 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0018 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 40.15 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -13.87 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -113.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0022 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -49.21 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 3.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.3201 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 7,184 current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in French Polynesia?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in French Polynesia was 4.7% in 2020, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.2% in 2016.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.5% in 2006.
- How does French Polynesia rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- French Polynesia ranks 161st out of 202 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.