New Caledonia's population is projected to be 339,146 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 297,892 | 0.87% | 185 |
| 2025 | 295,333 | 0.77% | 185 |
| 2020 | 284,176 | 0.2% | 185 |
| 2019 | 283,606 | 0.02% | 184 |
| 2018 | 283,541 | 0% | 183 |
| 2017 | 283,546 | 0.04% | 182 |
| 2015 | 283,168 | 1.6% | 182 |
| 2010 | 261,582 | 1.37% | 184 |
| 2005 | 244,381 | 1.84% | 184 |
| 2000 | 223,098 | 2.17% | 184 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 297,892 | 0.87% | 185 |
| 2032 | 312,048 | 0.77% | 185 |
| 2037 | 322,158 | 0.64% | 184 |
| 2042 | 330,707 | 0.53% | 184 |
| 2047 | 337,638 | 0.42% | 184 |
| 2052 | 342,168 | 0.27% | 184 |
| 2057 | 345,150 | 0.17% | 184 |
| 2062 | 346,928 | 0.1% | 184 |
| 2067 | 347,687 | 0.04% | 184 |
| 2072 | 347,295 | -0.02% | 184 |
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Noumea has a metropolitan area population of 84,664, comprising 28.42%% of New Caledonia's total population.
As of 2026, New Caledonia has a total population of 297,892, ranking as the 185th most populous nation in the world.
New Caledonia has a net population change of approximately 7 people per day, driven by 11 births, 5 deaths, and net immigration of 1 people.
New Caledonia represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.63% of Oceania's population.
New Caledonia has a population density of 16.3 people per km² (approximately 42.2 per mi²), making it the 209th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 74.3% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
