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Country Overview
Capital | Nouméa |
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Population (2022) | 269,215 |
GDP (2022) | 9.62 billion $ |
Surface Area () | N/A |
Key Indicators Evolution
Detailed Data
Demographic
Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
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Population, total | 269,215 | 270,390 | 271,080 | 271,240 | 271,170 | 270,810 | 270,220 | 269,460 | 268,050 | 263,650 | 259,000 | 254,350 | 249,750 | 245,950 | 242,750 | 239,250 | 235,750 | 232,250 | 228,750 | 225,296 | 221,490 | 217,324 | 213,230 | 209,214 |
Population growth (annual %) | -0.44% | -0.25% | -0.06% | 0.03% | 0.13% | 0.22% | 0.28% | 0.52% | 1.66% | 1.78% | 1.81% | 1.83% | 1.53% | 1.31% | 1.45% | 1.47% | 1.50% | 1.52% | 1.52% | 1.70% | 1.90% | 1.90% | 1.90% | 1.90% |
Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | .. | 14.79 | 14.83 | 14.84 | 14.83 | 14.81 | 14.78 | 14.74 | 14.66 | 14.42 | 14.17 | 13.91 | 13.66 | 13.45 | 13.28 | 13.09 | 12.90 | 12.71 | 12.51 | 12.32 | 12.12 | 11.89 | 11.66 | 11.44 |
Economic
Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
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GDP (current US$) | 9.62 billion | 10.07 billion | 9.45 billion | 9.48 billion | 9.90 billion | 9.17 billion | 8.72 billion | 8.74 billion | 10.64 billion | 10.15 billion | 9.66 billion | 10.35 billion | 9.36 billion | 8.70 billion | 9.07 billion | 8.82 billion | 6.98 billion | 6.24 billion | 5.90 billion | 4.92 billion | 3.74 billion | 3.30 billion | 3.42 billion | 3.65 billion |
GDP growth (annual %) | 3.50% | -2.10% | -2.40% | -1.40% | 4.00% | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2.10% | 0.90% |
GDP per capita (current US$) | 35,746 | 37,247 | 34,878 | 34,935 | 36,495 | 33,876 | 32,287 | 32,429 | 39,676 | 38,503 | 37,294 | 40,698 | 37,495 | 35,391 | 37,354 | 36,865 | 29,604 | 26,862 | 25,771 | 21,817 | 16,886 | 15,174 | 16,039 | 17,436 |
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | 0.58% | 0.57% | 0.18% | 1.28% | 1.75% | 2.43% | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Tax revenue (% of GDP) | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income (%) | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (national estimate) | 10.71% | .. | 13.56% | 10.88% | 11.70% | 11.68% | .. | .. | 14.59% | .. | .. | .. | .. | 13.97% | .. | .. | .. | .. | 16.31% | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Environmental
Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
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CO2 emissions (kt) | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
CO2 emissions (kg per 2015 US$ of GDP) | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Social
Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
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Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 1.82% | 1.86% | 1.91% | 1.90% | 1.06% | 1.32% | 1.44% | 1.56% | 1.69% | 1.83% | 1.99% | 2.18% | 2.38% | 2.59% | 2.82% | 3.10% | 3.37% | 3.67% | 3.99% | 4.31% | 4.66% | 5.04% | 5.43% | 5.83% |
Employment in industry (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 22.38% | 22.50% | 22.01% | 22.21% | 22.14% | 25.09% | 24.88% | 25.62% | 25.53% | 25.79% | 25.68% | 25.50% | 25.05% | 24.85% | 25.04% | 24.66% | 24.71% | 24.17% | 24.19% | 24.20% | 24.12% | 24.09% | 24.25% | 24.24% |
Employment in services (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 75.80% | 75.64% | 76.08% | 75.89% | 76.80% | 73.59% | 73.67% | 72.82% | 72.78% | 72.37% | 72.33% | 72.33% | 72.56% | 72.56% | 72.14% | 72.23% | 71.92% | 72.16% | 71.83% | 71.49% | 71.22% | 70.86% | 70.32% | 69.93% |
Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 2.02 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.10 | 2.06 | 2.04 | 2.13 | 2.08 | 2.17 | 2.19 | 2.28 | 2.15 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.29 | 2.20 | 2.18 | 2.27 | 2.33 | 2.43 | 2.59 | 2.48 |
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Net migration | 500 | -1,182 | -1,182 | -2,336 | -2,386 | -2,389 | -2,346 | -2,230 | 510 | 1,860 | 1,793 | 1,756 | 1,709 | 1,005 | 580 | 582 | 572 | 83 | 543 | 928 | 1,022 | 1,001 | 969 | 938 |
Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Access to electricity (% of population) | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Key Statistics and Indicators for New Caledonia
Demographics
- Total Population (2022): 269,215 inhabitants
- Population Density (2021): 14.79 people/km²
- Age Distribution:
- 0-14 years: 22.21%
- 15-64 years: 66.77%
- 65 years and above: 11.02%
- Fertility Rate (2022): 2.02 births/woman
Economy
- GDP (2022): 9.62 billion $
- Employment Distribution:
- Agriculture: 1.82%
- Industry: 22.38%
- Services: 75.80%
- Unemployment Rate (2022): 10.71%
These key statistics and indicators provide a comprehensive overview of the demographic and economic situation in New Caledonia. With a population of 269,215 inhabitants in 2022 and a GDP of 9.62 billion $ in 2022, New Caledonia presents a unique profile in terms of socio-economic development. The demographic structure, employment distribution by sector, as well as fertility and infant mortality rates are crucial indicators for understanding the challenges and opportunities facing the country.