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🇳🇨New Caledonia — Population & Demographics

New Caledonia has a population of 289,870, ranking #174 in the world. The capital is Noum'ea. Located in East Asia & Pacific.

World Bank classification: High income

New Caledonia on world population map

World countries by population — New Caledonia is #174

289,870

Population

#174

World Rank

78.8

Life Expectancy

$33,702

GDP Per Capita

Demographics

Population289,870
Population Growth Rate0.95%
Urban Population67.8%
Fertility Rate1.98 births/woman
Life Expectancy78.8 years
Infant Mortality Rate
Literacy Rate

Economy

$33,702

GDP Per Capita

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

High income

Income Level

Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific

Frequently Asked Questions

New Caledonia has a population of 289,870, ranking #174 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.95%.

Life expectancy in New Caledonia is 78.8 years.

New Caledonia's GDP per capita is $33,702. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.