New Caledonia
Capital: Nouméa
Population: 271,4001
Currency: CFP franc (XPF)
New Caledonia is a French overseas territory in the South Pacific, located east of Australia and north of New Zealand. It consists of the main island (Grande Terre), the Loyalty Islands, and several smaller islands, known for their lush landscapes, coral reefs, and unique biodiversity. The capital and largest city is Nouméa, which serves as the political, economic, and cultural center. The economy is driven by nickel mining, tourism, and financial aid from France. New Caledonia has a special status within France, with greater autonomy, but remains under French sovereignty. The territory is a member of regional organizations such as the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC).
Growth Rate
0.966
%
Fertility Rate
1.98
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
6.271
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
78.8
years
Total Population in New Caledonia
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
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Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
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Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
1.673
(-0.016)
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Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
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Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for New Caledonia are based on the latest data from the Institut de la Statistique et des Études Économiques (ISEE) New Caledonia. Source: ISEE Population Census.