What is the population of New Caledonia?

The population of New Caledonia is approximately 295,333 as of 2025, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in New Caledonia?

Life expectancy at birth in New Caledonia is 79.1 years as of 2025.

What is the fertility rate in New Caledonia?

The total fertility rate in New Caledonia is 1.95 children per woman as of 2025.

What is the median age in New Caledonia?

The median age in New Caledonia is 34.5 years as of 2025.

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Name: New Caledonia Demographics and Population Statistics
Creator: Measured World
Published: 2024-07-01
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/

Overview Population Births Mortality Migration

New Caledonia

Overview Population Births Mortality Migration

Today's demographic activity

Updated continuously for December 15, 2025 at 18:16:59 UTC

Births today

Deaths today

Net migration today

As of today, New Caledonia has approximately 296,547 people. Estimated births today: 8; deaths: 3.

Births this year

3,884

Deaths this year

1,779

Net change

+2,524

Watch New Caledonia's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024. Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).