Vanuatu's population is projected to be 861,521 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 342,564 | 2.29% | 182 |
| 2025 | 335,169 | 2.32% | 183 |
| 2020 | 298,858 | 2.35% | 182 |
| 2019 | 291,985 | 2.36% | 182 |
| 2018 | 285,259 | 2.42% | 182 |
| 2017 | 278,507 | 2.36% | 185 |
| 2015 | 266,101 | 2.24% | 186 |
| 2010 | 238,248 | 2.48% | 185 |
| 2005 | 210,760 | 2.5% | 185 |
| 2000 | 186,281 | 2.19% | 185 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 342,564 | 2.29% | 182 |
| 2032 | 387,658 | 2.07% | 181 |
| 2037 | 427,042 | 1.95% | 179 |
| 2042 | 468,010 | 1.85% | 179 |
| 2047 | 509,628 | 1.72% | 179 |
| 2052 | 550,727 | 1.56% | 175 |
| 2057 | 591,010 | 1.42% | 174 |
| 2062 | 630,385 | 1.3% | 172 |
| 2067 | 669,326 | 1.21% | 172 |
| 2072 | 706,951 | 1.1% | 172 |
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Shefa has a metropolitan area population of 114,356, comprising 33.38%% of Vanuatu's total population.
As of 2026, Vanuatu has a total population of 342,564, ranking as the 182nd most populous nation in the world.
Vanuatu represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.73% of Oceania's population.
Vanuatu has a population density of 28.1 people per km² (approximately 72.8 per mi²), making it the 186th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Vanuatu is Ni-Vanuatu (99.2%) .
As of 2026, Protestant is the largest religion in Vanuatu, comprising 60% of the population.
