Which has higher population, New Caledonia or Vanuatu?

New Caledonia, at 246.05 against 239.2 in Vanuatu as of 2030.

What is the difference in population between New Caledonia and Vanuatu?

6.85, with New Caledonia ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for New Caledonia and Vanuatu?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

New Caledonia vs Vanuatu: Population

New Caledonia

246.05

in 2030

Vanuatu

239.2

in 2030

New Caledonia rank

178th

Vanuatu rank

180th

Population over time

New Caledonia
Vanuatu

How they compare

New Caledonia currently reports 246.05 against 239.2 in Vanuatu, a difference of 6.85.

Across all 41 years both countries report, New Caledonia has been ahead every year.

New Caledonia ranks 178th and Vanuatu ranks 180th of 188 countries.

New Caledonia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	New Caledonia	Vanuatu	Difference	Ahead
1990s	136.17	91.89	44.28	New Caledonia
2000s	173.44	124.35	49.1	New Caledonia
2010s	210.19	162.23	47.97	New Caledonia
2020s	231.72	206	25.73	New Caledonia
2030s	246.05	239.2	6.85	New Caledonia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, New Caledonia or Vanuatu?: New Caledonia, at 246.05 against 239.2 in Vanuatu as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between New Caledonia and Vanuatu?: 6.85, with New Caledonia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for New Caledonia and Vanuatu?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do New Caledonia and Vanuatu rank globally for population?: New Caledonia ranks 178th and Vanuatu ranks 180th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.