New Caledonia: Urban population growth (annual %)
In , New Caledonia's Urban population growth (annual %) was 1.25.
That's up 2.4% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.60 . New Caledonia ranks #113 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #18 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.61
- Trough
- 0.13
- 1-year change
- +2.4%
- 5-year change
- +631.7%
- +48.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- -22.9%
- -2.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Urban population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.2458 | |
| 1.2172 | |
| 0.9024 | |
| 0.5701 | |
| 0.3752 | |
| 0.1703 | |
| 0.1331 | |
| 0.1602 | |
| 0.1832 | |
| 0.7538 |
About Urban population growth (annual %)
Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.
Indicator code: SP.URB.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was New Caledonia's Urban population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, New Caledonia's Urban population growth (annual %) was 1.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is New Caledonia's Urban population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- New Caledonia's Urban population growth (annual %) rose 2.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does New Caledonia rank globally on Urban population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, New Caledonia ranked #113 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population growth (annual %).
- How does New Caledonia's Urban population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Urban population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.60, so New Caledonia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #18 of 37.
- What is Urban population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.GROW), CC BY 4.0.