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New Caledonia

Capital
Nouméa
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Income group
High income
Population
295.3k (2025)
Area
18,575 km²
Currency
CFP franc (XPF)
Data refreshed 11 Sep 2026Updated 7 h ago61 % coverage · 152 indicatorsTerritory
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At a glance

Twelve headline indicators, latest available year.

Population
179th of 218 · 26th in East Asia & Pacific
GDP
156th of 203 · 21st in East Asia & Pacific
GDP per capita
53rd of 203 · 10th in East Asia & Pacific
GDP growth
200th of 203 · 34th in East Asia & Pacific
Inflation
66th of 200 · 10th in East Asia & Pacific*
Unemployment
156th of 185 · 29th in East Asia & Pacific
Life expectancy
60th of 217 · 10th in East Asia & Pacific
Median age
91st of 216 · 15th in East Asia & Pacific
CO₂ per capita
205th of 212 · 37th in East Asia & Pacific
Renewable electricity
103rd of 193 · 13th in East Asia & Pacific
Internet users
39th of 200 · 9th in East Asia & Pacific*

What changed in New Caledonia

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Countries similar to New Caledonia

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Country DNA

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Key facts

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Languages: French

Timeline

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Explore New Caledonia by topic

19 topics · 174 indicators with data.