Fish and seafood production in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Fish and seafood production was 13,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fish and seafood production in French Polynesia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, fish and seafood production in French Polynesia stood at 13,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in French Polynesia peaked at 15,340 tonnes in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1,900 tonnes, in 1965.
French Polynesia ranks 146th of 191 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,344 tonnes | 1,900 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,506 tonnes | 2,170 tonnes | 2,990 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,636 tonnes | 2,270 tonnes | 3,230 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,372 tonnes | 3,850 tonnes | 12,460 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,342 tonnes | 11,660 tonnes | 15,340 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,400 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,750 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 13,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for French Polynesia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 123.52 million current US$ (2020)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.2% (2020)
- Rural population 108,019 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Rural population 38.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.2% (2020)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.2% (2020)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture 1,247 metric tons (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood production in French Polynesia?
- Fish and seafood production in French Polynesia was 13,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish and seafood production recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 15,340 tonnes in 2002.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,900 tonnes in 1965.
- How does French Polynesia rank for fish and seafood production?
- French Polynesia ranks 146th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood production rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fish and seafood production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fish and seafood production is measured as the sum of seafood from wild catch and fish farming (aquaculture).