Urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate in French Polynesia

French Polynesia: Urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate was 0.0635 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.0635 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 74.2%
World rank
169th
of 234 countries
All-time high
2.54 % change on previous year
in 1966
All-time low
-0.5153 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
75
1951–2025

Urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate in French Polynesia, 1951–2025

-10123195119882025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate in French Polynesia is 0.0635 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 74.2% on the previous year and down 28.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate in French Polynesia peaked at 2.54 % change on previous year in 1966 and was at its lowest, -0.5153 % change on previous year, in 1993.

French Polynesia ranks 169th of 234 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate in French Polynesia, year by year

Annual values for Urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate in French Polynesia, 1951 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1951 2.16 % change on previous year —
1952 2.16 % change on previous year -0.2%
1953 2.15 % change on previous year -0.3%
1954 2.14 % change on previous year -0.4%
1955 2.14 % change on previous year +0.0%
1956 2.11 % change on previous year -1.4%
1957 1.97 % change on previous year -6.9%
1958 2.02 % change on previous year +3.0%
1959 2.07 % change on previous year +2.5%
1960 2.12 % change on previous year +2.2%
1961 2.16 % change on previous year +1.9%
1962 2.19 % change on previous year +1.4%
1963 2.26 % change on previous year +3.3%
1964 2.41 % change on previous year +6.8%
1965 2.51 % change on previous year +3.9%
1966 2.54 % change on previous year +1.1%
1967 2.5 % change on previous year -1.4%
1968 2.41 % change on previous year -3.7%
1969 2.26 % change on previous year -6.0%
1970 2.07 % change on previous year -8.4%
1971 1.92 % change on previous year -7.7%
1972 2 % change on previous year +4.3%
1973 2.06 % change on previous year +3.2%
1974 1.89 % change on previous year -8.3%
1975 1.53 % change on previous year -19.2%
1976 0.9834 % change on previous year -35.6%
1977 0.2762 % change on previous year -71.9%
1978 -0.0299 % change on previous year -110.8%
1979 -0.0681 % change on previous year +127.8%
1980 -0.0969 % change on previous year +42.3%
1981 -0.1172 % change on previous year +20.9%
1982 -0.1283 % change on previous year +9.5%
1983 -0.1298 % change on previous year +1.2%
1984 -0.1337 % change on previous year +3.0%
1985 -0.1535 % change on previous year +14.8%
1986 -0.1776 % change on previous year +15.7%
1987 -0.2028 % change on previous year +14.2%
1988 -0.2277 % change on previous year +12.3%
1989 -0.2932 % change on previous year +28.8%
1990 -0.3988 % change on previous year +36.0%
1991 -0.4731 % change on previous year +18.6%
1992 -0.5121 % change on previous year +8.2%
1993 -0.5153 % change on previous year +0.6%
1994 -0.4815 % change on previous year -6.6%
1995 -0.4104 % change on previous year -14.8%
1996 -0.2969 % change on previous year -27.6%
1997 -0.2141 % change on previous year -27.9%
1998 -0.2003 % change on previous year -6.4%
1999 -0.1817 % change on previous year -9.3%
2000 -0.1513 % change on previous year -16.7%
2001 -0.1092 % change on previous year -27.8%
2002 -0.0537 % change on previous year -50.8%
2003 0.1167 % change on previous year -317.5%
2004 0.6161 % change on previous year +427.9%
2005 1.02 % change on previous year +65.6%
2006 1.29 % change on previous year +26.7%
2007 1.44 % change on previous year +11.1%
2008 1.46 % change on previous year +1.4%
2009 1.36 % change on previous year -6.6%
2010 1.15 % change on previous year -15.2%
2011 0.8405 % change on previous year -27.1%
2012 0.4194 % change on previous year -50.1%
2013 0.137 % change on previous year -67.3%
2014 0.1128 % change on previous year -17.7%
2015 0.0892 % change on previous year -21.0%
2016 0.0598 % change on previous year -33.0%
2017 0.0248 % change on previous year -58.6%
2018 -0.0015 % change on previous year -105.9%
2019 -0.0104 % change on previous year +611.1%
2020 -0.0244 % change on previous year +136.0%
2021 -0.0442 % change on previous year +80.8%
2022 -0.0787 % change on previous year +78.1%
2023 0.0086 % change on previous year -110.9%
2024 0.0365 % change on previous year +324.5%
2025 0.0635 % change on previous year +74.2%

French Polynesia compared with similar countries

  • French Polynesia's 0.0635 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0918 % change on previous year, 69% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
  • French Polynesia's 0.0635 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.2657 % change on previous year, 24% of the median. (37 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate 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
2019 -611.1% -0.0015 % change on previous year -0.0104 % change on previous year
2004 +427.9% 0.1167 % change on previous year 0.6161 % change on previous year
2024 +324.5% 0.0086 % change on previous year 0.0365 % change on previous year
2003 +317.5% -0.0537 % change on previous year 0.1167 % change on previous year
2020 -136.0% -0.0104 % change on previous year -0.0244 % change on previous year
1979 -127.8% -0.0299 % change on previous year -0.0681 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 2.1 % change on previous year 1.97 % change on previous year 2.16 % change on previous year 9
1960s 2.34 % change on previous year 2.12 % change on previous year 2.54 % change on previous year 10
1970s 1.26 % change on previous year -0.0681 % change on previous year 2.07 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.1661 % change on previous year -0.2932 % change on previous year -0.0969 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.3684 % change on previous year -0.5153 % change on previous year -0.1817 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.6988 % change on previous year -0.1513 % change on previous year 1.46 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.2825 % change on previous year -0.0104 % change on previous year 1.15 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.0065 % change on previous year -0.0787 % change on previous year 0.0635 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near French Polynesia

  1. 166 New Zealand 0.0723 % change on previous year compare
  2. 167 Kyrgyzstan 0.0703 % change on previous year compare
  3. 168 Belgium 0.0684 % change on previous year compare
  4. 170 United States Virgin Islands 0.0602 % change on previous year compare
  5. 171 Uruguay 0.0581 % change on previous year compare
  6. 172 France 0.0571 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate in French Polynesia?
Urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate in French Polynesia was 0.0635 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate recorded in French Polynesia?
The highest recorded value was 2.54 % change on previous year in 1966.
What is the lowest urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate recorded in French Polynesia?
The lowest recorded value was -0.5153 % change on previous year in 1993.
How does French Polynesia rank for urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate?
French Polynesia ranks 169th out of 234 countries with data for 2025.
Is urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate rising or falling in French Polynesia?
Over the last ten years it is down 28.8%. 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 Urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Urban vs rural majority. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
235 places, 17,624 data points, 1951–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Urban vs rural majority. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.