Paita's 2026 population is now estimated at 28,152. In 1976, the population of Paita was 3,407. Paita has grown by 543 in the last year, which represents a 1.97% annual change. These population values and projections come from New Caledonia commune census series 1976-2025 via CityPopulation official attribution, New Caledonia 2004 census population by commune (ISEE XLS), New Caledonia 2009 census population by commune (ISEE XLS), New Caledonia 2014 census population by commune (ISEE XLS), New Caledonia 2019 census population by commune (ISEE XLS) and World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Noumea | 84,664 | -1.53% |
| Dumbea | 34,771 | -0.44% |
| Paita | 28,152 | 1.97% |
| Le Mont-Dore | 24,936 | -1.45% |
| Kone | 8,032 | -0.2% |
| Bourail | 5,582 | 0.13% |
| Poindimie | 4,551 | -1.34% |
| Koumac | 4,323 | 1.19% |
| Canala | 3,947 | 0.92% |
| Houailou | 3,724 | -0.85% |
| La Foa | 3,432 | -0.49% |
| Boulouparis (Bouloupari) | 3,366 | 0.21% |
| Voh | 3,169 | 1.51% |
| Pouembout | 3,117 | 1.8% |
| Poya | 2,990 | 0.95% |
| Thio | 2,591 | 0.39% |