French Polynesia

French Polynesia
`mkt_pf`

French Polynesia uses the CFP franc, linking a dispersed Pacific payments economy to a currency fixed against the euro. Local banks, cards and external transfers support residents and visitors, while geographic reach remains provider-specific. GDP per capita was US$22,400 in 2024.

Population

282K

GDP

$6.3B

GDP per Capita

$22K

GDP Growth

1.0%

Deepdive

World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in French Polynesia

Cash needs in French Polynesia vary by island: payments by card are available on the tourist islands, while atolls, shops and taxis may require CFP francs. ATM access is concentrated on Tahiti and main islands, shaping local use.

ATMs (PER 100K)

69.3

BANKS (PER 100K)

16.7

DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

1.6

CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.3

Compare

IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025