Republic of Vanuatu
Capital: Port Vila
Population: 320,409
Currency: Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
Vanuatu is a Pacific island country located in Melanesia, east of Australia and west of Fiji, comprising around 80 islands of volcanic origin. It is known for its lush rainforests, coral reefs, active volcanoes, and a strong tradition of indigenous culture and languages. The capital and largest city is Port Vila, located on Efate Island, serving as the political and economic center. Vanuatu has a developing economy, primarily based on agriculture, tourism, offshore financial services, and remittances, and is highly vulnerable to natural disasters and climate change. It is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the United Nations (UN), Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Commonwealth of Nations, Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), and the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).
Growth Rate
2.295
%
Fertility Rate
3.596
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
5.083
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
71.5
years
Total Population in Vanuatu
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Vanuatu.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
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Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
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.