Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual was 171.26 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in French Polynesia, 1996–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in French Polynesia is 171.26 % change on previous year, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 2,565.7% on the previous year and up 4,210.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in French Polynesia peaked at 171.26 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -67.79 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places French Polynesia 25th out of 174 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -4.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 7.01 % change on previous year | -264.1% |
| 1998 | 7.14 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2002 | -18.81 % change on previous year | -363.3% |
| 2003 | 12.43 % change on previous year | -166.1% |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | -2.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -431.7% |
| 2007 | -0.9615 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 2008 | -12.14 % change on previous year | +1162.1% |
| 2009 | -18.78 % change on previous year | +54.8% |
| 2010 | -3.4 % change on previous year | -81.9% |
| 2011 | 6.34 % change on previous year | -286.3% |
| 2012 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 2013 | -2.55 % change on previous year | -164.1% |
| 2014 | 9.22 % change on previous year | -461.7% |
| 2015 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 2016 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 2017 | 6.59 % change on previous year | +241.9% |
| 2018 | 9.84 % change on previous year | +49.3% |
| 2019 | 8.81 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 2020 | -67.79 % change on previous year | -869.4% |
| 2021 | 6.42 % change on previous year | -109.5% |
| 2022 | 171.26 % change on previous year | +2565.7% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 171.26 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.29 % change on previous year, 20.7× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 171.26 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.45 % change on previous year, 69.9× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +2565.7% | 6.42 % change on previous year | 171.26 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.29 % change on previous year | -4.27 % change on previous year | 7.14 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | -4.2 % change on previous year | -18.81 % change on previous year | 12.43 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.32 % change on previous year | -3.4 % change on previous year | 9.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.63 % change on previous year | -67.79 % change on previous year | 171.26 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 22 Zimbabwe 216.03 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Eswatini 198.57 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Guatemala 188.6 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Tajikistan 159.29 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 149.27 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Ecuador 147.91 % change on previous year compare
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0061 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0148 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0132 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0293 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0735 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in French Polynesia?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in French Polynesia was 171.26 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 171.26 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was -67.79 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does French Polynesia rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth?
- French Polynesia ranks 25th out of 174 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,210.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.