New Caledonia is a country in Oceania, known for its lagoon and Melanesian culture. It has a population of 295.3 thousand, making it the 185th largest country in the world. Its capital is Nouméa. New Caledonia has a French territory with nickel mining sector.
New Caledonia's population structure shows a slightly lower male to female ratio of 0.97 to 1, with a median male age of 34.53 years old and a median female age of 35.86 years old. The highest concentration of adults under 75 years old is in the 37 and 34 year-old age groups, while the lowest concentration is in the 74 and 73 year-old age groups.
Data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
* As of 5/15/2025
1 birth
Every 2.2 hours
1 death
Every 4.8 hours
1 immigrant
Every 1.0 days
1 person
Every 3.4 hours
