Polynesia Countries (2026)

Polynesia is a subregion of Oceania containing 10 countries with a combined population of 1 million people. The region covers 8,678 km² with an average population density of 78 people per km². Average life expectancy across Polynesia is 73.7 years. Average GDP per capita is $11,569.

#1French Polynesia

Pop: 279,500

Area: 4,167 km²

GDP: $22,440

Life: 84.1y

#2Samoa

Pop: 205,557

Area: 2,842 km²

GDP: $5,393

Life: 71.7y

#3Tonga

Pop: 100,179

Area: 747 km²

GDP: $5,652

Life: 72.9y

#	Country	Population	Area (km²)	Density	Growth	Capital
1	French Polynesia	279,500	4,167	67	+0.88%	Papeetē
2	Samoa	205,557	2,842	72	+0.88%	Apia
3	Tonga	100,179	747	134	+0.88%	Nuku'alofa
4	American Samoa	49,710	199	250	+0.88%	Pago Pago
5	Cook Islands	15,040	236	64	+0.88%	Avarua
6	Wallis and Futuna	11,620	142	82	+0.88%	Mata-Utu
7	Tuvalu	10,643	26	409	+0.88%	Funafuti
8	Tokelau	2,608	12	217	+0.88%	Fakaofo
9	Niue	1,681	260	6	+0.88%	Alofi
10	Pitcairn Islands	35	47	1	+0.88%	Adamstown

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