New Caledonia
Country statistics · 1990–present
New Caledonia at a Glance
New Caledonia is home to 292,639 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. Life expectancy at birth stands at 78.9 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 292,639 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 14.0 and a death rate of 6.3 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 7.8 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 2,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 78.9 years (2024), above the global average. The adult literacy rate stands at 96.1% (1996), reflecting high literacy rates. Access to safe drinking water reaches 96.9% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.