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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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French Polynesia’s population is 29% larger than that of Samoa, a difference of 63,788.
French Polynesia’s surface area is 22% larger than that of Samoa, a difference of 631 km².
French Polynesia’s population density is 5.8% higher than that of Samoa, a difference of 4.4 /km².
French Polynesia’s nominal GDP is 438% larger than that of Samoa, a difference of $5.15 billion.
French Polynesia’s GDP per capita is 316% higher than that of Samoa, a difference of $17,047.
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Papeete
Apia
281,807
218,019
3,471 km²
2,840 km²
81.2 /km²
76.8 /km²
$6.32 billion · 2024
$1.18 billion · 2024
$22,440 · 2024
$5,393 · 2024
Oceania
Oceania
Polynesia
Polynesia
CFP franc · XPF · ₣
Samoan tālā · WST · SAT
French Polynesia
Samoan
+689
+685
.pf
.ws
PF / PYF
WS / WSM
Pacific/Gambier, Pacific/Marquesas (+1 more)
Pacific/Apia
Polynésie française
Samoa
| Measure | French Polynesia | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Papeete | Apia |
| Population | 281,807 | 218,019 |
| Surface area | 3,471 km² | 2,840 km² |
| Population density | 81.2 /km² | 76.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $6.32 billion · 2024 | $1.18 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $22,440 · 2024 | $5,393 · 2024 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Polynesia | Polynesia |
| Currency | CFP franc · XPF · ₣ | Samoan tālā · WST · SAT |
| Nationality | French Polynesia | Samoan |
| Phone code | +689 | +685 |
| Internet domain | .pf | .ws |
| ISO codes | PF / PYF | WS / WSM |
| Time zone | Pacific/Gambier, Pacific/Marquesas (+1 more) | Pacific/Apia |
| Native name | Polynésie française | Samoa |
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French Polynesia is a breathtaking archipelago of volcanic islands scattered across the South Pacific, famed for its turquoise lagoons, dramatic cliffs, and a unique blend of Polynesian charm and French elegance.
Full French Polynesia profile →Samoa is a Polynesian nation in the central South Pacific, made up of two main islands and several smaller ones. Often called the cradle of Polynesia, it is a place where ancient customs, expressed through the cultural code known as faaSamoa, remain central to everyday life. Lush, volcanic and surrounded by reef, it pairs natural beauty with deep tradition.
Full Samoa profile →The capital of French Polynesia is Papeete.
French Polynesia has a recorded population of approximately 281,807 people.
French Polynesia covers an area of about 3,471 km².
French Polynesia has a population density of roughly 81.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
French Polynesia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $6.32 billion as of 2024.
French Polynesia has a GDP per capita of approximately $22,440.
French Polynesia uses the CFP franc (XPF), with the symbol ₣.
French Polynesia is located in Polynesia, Oceania.
The native name of French Polynesia is Polynésie française.
People from French Polynesia are referred to as French Polynesia.
The international dialing code for French Polynesia is +689.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for French Polynesia is .pf.
French Polynesia spans 3 time zones including Pacific/Gambier, Pacific/Marquesas, Pacific/Tahiti.
French Polynesia is a breathtaking archipelago of volcanic islands scattered across the South Pacific, famed for its turquoise lagoons, dramatic cliffs, and a unique blend of Polynesian charm and French elegance.
The capital of Samoa is Apia.
Samoa has a recorded population of approximately 218,019 people.
Samoa covers an area of about 2,840 km².
Samoa has a population density of roughly 76.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Samoa has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.18 billion as of 2024.
Samoa has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,393.
Samoa uses the Samoan tālā (WST), with the symbol SAT.
Samoa is located in Polynesia, Oceania.
People from Samoa are referred to as Samoan.
The international dialing code for Samoa is +685.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Samoa is .ws.
Samoa uses the Pacific/Apia time zone.
Samoa is a Polynesian nation in the central South Pacific, made up of two main islands and several smaller ones. Often called the cradle of Polynesia, it is a place where ancient customs, expressed through the cultural code known as faaSamoa, remain central to everyday life. Lush, volcanic and surrounded by reef, it pairs natural beauty with deep tradition.