What Languages Do They Speak In French Polynesia?

Explore the languages spoken in French Polynesia on an interactive map.

French Polynesia Languages: Quick FactsFrench Polynesia flag

Languages

2

French, Tahitian

Population

304,032

Cost of living

NaN

Index: N/A

Safety / crime index

Nan

Crime Index: N/A

Language Spoken in French Polynesia Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
FrenchOfficial
73.5%223,464
Tahitian
20.1%61,110

Do They Speak English in French Polynesia?

English proficiency

Nan

No EF ranking is stored for this country in the current dataset.

In short

English usage varies across French Polynesia. In major cities and tourist-facing areas, you may find English speakers, but knowing some French is still recommended.

FAQ

French Polynesia Language FAQ

Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in French Polynesia.

  • People in French Polynesia speak French, Tahitian.

    French is the most widely spoken language.

  • French is spoken by about 73.5% of the population in French Polynesia.

    That corresponds to roughly 223,464 people.

  • English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in French Polynesia.

What languages do they speak in French Polynesia?

People in French Polynesia speak French, Tahitian.

French is the most widely spoken language.

How widely spoken is French in French Polynesia?

French is spoken by about 73.5% of the population in French Polynesia.

That corresponds to roughly 223,464 people.

Can you get by with English in French Polynesia?

English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in French Polynesia.

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