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New Caledonia: Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

In , New Caledonia's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 14.03.

That's down 1.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 17.19 . New Caledonia ranks #107 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #21 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

New Caledonia Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
18.11
Trough
14.03
1-year change
-1.6%
5-year change
-7.6%
-1.6% / yr
10-year change
-12.5%
-1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
14.0300
14.2620
14.4980
14.7470
14.9030
15.1830
15.2280
15.3270
15.6720
15.7350

About Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.

Indicator code: SP.DYN.CBRT.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was New Caledonia's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024?
In 2024, New Caledonia's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 14.03, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Caledonia's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
New Caledonia's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) fell 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Caledonia rank globally on Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)?
In 2024, New Caledonia ranked #107 out of 217 countries reporting Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people).
How does New Caledonia's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
The global average for Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024 was 17.19, so New Caledonia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #21 of 37.
What is Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) and how is it measured?
Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN), CC BY 4.0.