Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 411.96 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in French Polynesia, 2005–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded 411.96 million for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in 2016. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 41.5% on the previous year and up 157.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in French Polynesia peaked at 411.96 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, -430.76 million, in 2008.
French Polynesia ranks 66th of 198 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.
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8.73 million | — |
| 2006 | 159.80 million | +1729.5% |
| 2007 | 271.37 million | +69.8% |
| 2008 | -430.76 million | -258.7% |
| 2009 | -170.96 million | -60.3% |
| 2010 | -17.92 million | -89.5% |
| 2011 | 175.36 million | -1078.6% |
| 2012 | 78.13 million | -55.4% |
| 2013 | 197.46 million | +152.7% |
| 2014 | 264.32 million | +33.9% |
| 2015 | 291.18 million | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 411.96 million | +41.5% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 411.96 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 547.38 million, 75% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 411.96 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 65.63 million, 6.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -32.36 million | -430.76 million | 271.37 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 200.07 million | -17.92 million | 411.96 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More financial sector data for French Polynesia
- Net migration, annual growth rate 4.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net migration -1,199 (2025)
- Official exchange rate 105.86 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- GDP deflator: linked series 121.97 base year varies by country (2024)
- Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series 1.8% (2024)
- GDP deflator: linked series (base year varies by country), annual 1.85 % change on previous year (2024)
- Financial Markets Index 0 (2020)
- Financial Markets Efficiency Index 0 (2020)
- Financial Markets Depth Index 0 (2020)
- Financial Markets Access Index 0 (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in French Polynesia?
- Current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in French Polynesia was 411.96 million in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 411.96 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was -430.76 million in 2008.
- How does French Polynesia rank for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- French Polynesia ranks 66th out of 198 countries with data for 2016.
- Is current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 157.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.