Oceania · Polynesia
French Polynesia
French Polynesia · World’s #166 economy
- Nominal GDP 2024
- $6.32 billion
- Population 2025
- 282,465
- GDP per capita
- $22,440
- GDP growth 2024
- 1.1%
Overview
- Official name
- French Polynesia
- Capital
- Papeetē
- Region
- Oceania · Polynesia
- Area
- 4,167 km²
- Coordinates
- -15.00, -140.00
- Languages
- French
- Currency
- CFP franc (XPF ₣)
- Calling code · domain
- +689 · .pf
- ISO codes
- PF / PYF
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
French Polynesia ranks #166 in the world by nominal GDP (2024). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (0)
No first-level subdivisions in ISO 3166-2.
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papeete PFPPT | Small | coastal (natural) | 9.4 m | — |
| Atuona PFAUQ | Very small | coastal (natural) | 12.5 m | — |
| Uturoa PFUTU | Very small | coastal (natural) | 11.0 m | — |
| Baie Taiohae PFTAI | Very small | coastal (natural) | 9.4 m | — |
| Vaitape PFVAI | Very small | coastal (breakwater) | 9.4 m | — |
| Port Rikitea | Very small | coastal (natural) | 7.9 m | — |
6 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with French Polynesia: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Trade agreements in force (1)
French Polynesia is party to 1 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU – Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 1971 |      GSTF   +37 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in French Polynesia can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.