Rank #206 by World Population
🇻🇺Vanuatu
Vanuatu has a population of 320,409, ranking #206 in the world. The capital is Port-Vila. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Lower middle income
320,409
Population
#206
World Rank
71.5
Life Expectancy
$3,483
GDP Per Capita
Vanuatu, #206 by world population
Vanuatu Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Vanuatu had a population of 64,431 in 1960 and 327,777 in 2024, a 5.1× growth over 64 years. The peak was 327,777 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.57%.
327,777
Population (2024)
64,431
Population (1960)
327,777
Peak (2024)
2.57%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 64,431 |
| 1961 | 66,264 |
| 1962 | 68,174 |
| 1963 | 70,159 |
| 1964 | 72,219 |
| 1965 | 74,358 |
| 1966 | 76,590 |
| 1967 | 78,921 |
| 1968 | 81,314 |
| 1969 | 83,755 |
| 1970 | 86,266 |
| 1971 | 88,862 |
| 1972 | 91,562 |
| 1973 | 94,362 |
| 1974 | 97,260 |
| 1975 | 100,269 |
| 1976 | 103,388 |
| 1977 | 106,618 |
| 1978 | 109,963 |
| 1979 | 113,040 |
| 1980 | 115,660 |
| 1981 | 118,249 |
| 1982 | 121,035 |
| 1983 | 123,998 |
| 1984 | 127,109 |
| 1985 | 130,356 |
| 1986 | 133,720 |
| 1987 | 137,187 |
| 1988 | 140,756 |
| 1989 | 144,393 |
| 1990 | 148,063 |
| 1991 | 151,793 |
| 1992 | 155,608 |
| 1993 | 159,463 |
| 1994 | 163,314 |
| 1995 | 167,137 |
| 1996 | 170,911 |
| 1997 | 174,626 |
| 1998 | 178,313 |
| 1999 | 182,048 |
| 2000 | 186,281 |
| 2001 | 191,031 |
| 2002 | 195,863 |
| 2003 | 200,746 |
| 2004 | 205,711 |
| 2005 | 210,760 |
| 2006 | 215,923 |
| 2007 | 221,276 |
| 2008 | 226,896 |
| 2009 | 232,731 |
| 2010 | 238,248 |
| 2011 | 243,474 |
| 2012 | 248,883 |
| 2013 | 254,482 |
| 2014 | 260,240 |
| 2015 | 266,101 |
| 2016 | 272,087 |
| 2017 | 278,507 |
| 2018 | 285,259 |
| 2019 | 291,985 |
| 2020 | 298,858 |
| 2021 | 305,868 |
| 2022 | 313,046 |
| 2023 | 320,409 |
| 2024 | 327,777 |
Demographics
| Population | 320,409 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.32% |
| Urban Population | 22.3% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.60 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 71.5 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 14.7 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 88.0% |
Economy & Trade
$3,483
GDP Per Capita
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
32.3
Gini Index (inequality)
82,400.002
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
4.1%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
7.6%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
88.0%
Literacy Rate
14.7
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
61.6%
Electricity Access
82
Mobile Subs per 100
26.3
People per km2
0
Net Migration
Environment
36.3%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Vanuatu in global context
Vanuatu is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu has a population of 320,409, ranking #206 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.32%.
Life expectancy in Vanuatu is 71.5 years. The infant mortality rate is 14.7 per 1,000 live births.
Vanuatu's GDP per capita is $3,483. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
22.3% of Vanuatu's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 26.3 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Vanuatu is 88.0%. The country spends 7.6% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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