Share of male vs. female employment in industry in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Share of male vs. female employment in industry was 21.8% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
21.8%
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
122nd
of 186 countries
All-time high
25.3%
in 2004
All-time low
21.3%
in 1995
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Share of male vs. female employment in industry in French Polynesia, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, share of male vs. female employment in industry in French Polynesia stood at 21.8%.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of male vs. female employment in industry in French Polynesia peaked at 25.3% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 21.3%, in 1995.
French Polynesia ranks 122nd of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of male vs. female employment in industry in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 22.5% | — |
| 1992 | 22.3% | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 21.9% | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 21.6% | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 21.3% | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 21.6% | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 22.2% | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 23.5% | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 24.2% | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 24.0% | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 24.4% | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 24.5% | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 25.0% | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 25.3% | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 25.2% | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 24.9% | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 25.1% | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 25.2% | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 24.1% | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 23.6% | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 23.5% | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 23.3% | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 23.0% | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 22.9% | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 22.6% | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 22.5% | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 22.5% | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 22.3% | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 22.4% | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 21.7% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 21.8% | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 21.8% | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 21.9% | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 21.8% | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 21.8% | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.3% | 21.3% | 24.2% | 9 |
| 2000s | 24.8% | 24.0% | 25.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.9% | 22.3% | 23.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.8% | 21.7% | 21.9% | 6 |
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More work & labour data for French Polynesia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6032 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 227.67 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 98.05 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 95.09 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 91.77 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 186.86 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of male vs. female employment in industry in French Polynesia?
- Share of male vs. female employment in industry in French Polynesia was 21.8% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of male vs. female employment in industry recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 25.3% in 2004.
- What is the lowest share of male vs. female employment in industry recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.3% in 1995.
- How does French Polynesia rank for share of male vs. female employment in industry?
- French Polynesia ranks 122nd out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of male vs. female employment in industry rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of male vs. female employment in industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of total employment working in the industry sector.