Share of the population using the Internet in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Share of the population using the Internet was 72.7% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population using the Internet in French Polynesia, 1990–2017
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded 72.7% for share of the population using the internet in 2017. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 154.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population using the internet in French Polynesia peaked at 72.7% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
French Polynesia ranks 128th of 208 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.0% | 0.0% | 3.5% | 5 |
| 2000s | 20.7% | 6.3% | 44.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.3% | 49.0% | 72.7% | 8 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More science & technology data for French Polynesia
- Mobile phone subscriptions 333,905 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 118.78 per 100 people (2023)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 118.78 per 100 people (2023)
- Number of people using the Internet 203,641 users (2017)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 35.55 per 100 people (2023)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 99,947 (2023)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people, by download speed 35.55 per 100 population (2023)
- Share of the population within range of a 2G, 3G, 4G, or 5G mobile network 98.0% (2023)
- Share of people in range of 4G mobile network 90.0% (2023)
- Landline Internet subscriptions by download speed 29,056 number (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population using the internet in French Polynesia?
- Share of the population using the internet in French Polynesia was 72.7% in 2017, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population using the internet recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 72.7% in 2017.
- What is the lowest share of the population using the internet recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does French Polynesia rank for share of the population using the internet?
- French Polynesia ranks 128th out of 208 countries with data for 2017.
- Is share of the population using the internet rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population using the Internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of the population who used the Internet in the last three months.