New Caledonia: Population, total
In , New Caledonia's Population, total was 292,639.00.
That's up 1.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . New Caledonia ranks #178 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 292,639.00
- Trough
- 244,381.00
- 1-year change
- +1.0%
- 5-year change
- +3.2%
- +0.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +4.1%
- +0.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, total |
|---|---|
| 292,639.0000 | |
| 289,870.0000 | |
| 287,123.0000 | |
| 285,214.0000 | |
| 284,176.0000 | |
| 283,606.0000 | |
| 283,541.0000 | |
| 283,546.0000 | |
| 283,423.0000 | |
| 283,168.0000 |
About Population, total
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was New Caledonia's Population, total in 2024?
- In 2024, New Caledonia's Population, total was 292,639.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is New Caledonia's Population, total rising or falling?
- New Caledonia's Population, total rose 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does New Caledonia rank globally on Population, total?
- In 2024, New Caledonia ranked #178 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
- How does New Caledonia's Population, total compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so New Caledonia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 37.
- What is Population, total and how is it measured?
- Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.