Vanuatu Statistics and Data | World Statistics
Vanuatu
Country Overview
| Capital | Port Vila |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 326,740 |
| GDP (2022) | 1.02 billion $ |
| Surface Area (2024) | 12,189.00 km² |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population, total | 326,740 | 319,137 | 311,685 | 304,404 | 297,298 | 290,239 | 283,218 | 276,438 | 269,927 | 263,534 | 257,313 | 251,294 | 245,453 | 239,689 | 233,952 | 228,345 | 222,923 | 217,632 | 212,422 | 207,258 | 202,125 | 197,034 | 192,074 | 187,432 |
| Population growth (annual %) | 2.35% | 2.36% | 2.36% | 2.36% | 2.40% | 2.45% | 2.42% | 2.38% | 2.40% | 2.39% | 2.37% | 2.35% | 2.38% | 2.42% | 2.43% | 2.40% | 2.40% | 2.42% | 2.46% | 2.51% | 2.55% | 2.55% | 2.45% | 2.34% |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | .. | 26.18 | 25.57 | 24.97 | 24.39 | 23.81 | 23.23 | 22.68 | 22.14 | 21.62 | 21.11 | 20.61 | 20.14 | 19.66 | 19.19 | 18.73 | 18.29 | 17.85 | 17.43 | 17.00 | 16.58 | 16.16 | 15.76 | 15.38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | 1.02 billion | 950.39 million | 909.42 million | 936.53 million | 914.74 million | 880.06 million | 780.89 million | 730.87 million | 772.32 million | 758.30 million | 747.84 million | 770.15 million | 670.71 million | 592.62 million | 590.75 million | 516.39 million | 439.36 million | 394.96 million | 365.00 million | 314.47 million | 262.60 million | 257.93 million | 272.01 million | 268.01 million |
| GDP growth (annual %) | 1.92% | -1.55% | -4.99% | 3.24% | 2.90% | 6.32% | 4.69% | 0.37% | 3.14% | 0.46% | 1.01% | 3.14% | 1.26% | 3.04% | 5.60% | 2.88% | 8.46% | 5.31% | 3.99% | 4.29% | -5.20% | -3.40% | 5.92% | 0.34% |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | 3,129 | 2,978 | 2,918 | 3,077 | 3,077 | 3,032 | 2,757 | 2,644 | 2,861 | 2,877 | 2,906 | 3,065 | 2,733 | 2,472 | 2,525 | 2,261 | 1,971 | 1,815 | 1,718 | 1,517 | 1,299 | 1,309 | 1,416 | 1,430 |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 6.68% | 2.34% | 5.33% | 2.76% | 2.33% | 3.08% | 0.84% | 2.48% | 0.80% | 1.46% | 1.35% | 0.87% | 2.76% | 4.30% | 4.84% | 3.94% | 2.04% | 1.20% | 1.42% | 3.02% | 1.96% | 3.58% | 2.54% | 2.00% |
| Tax revenue (% of GDP) | .. | 15.88% | 14.04% | 17.59% | 17.84% | 17.13% | 16.80% | 16.91% | 18.34% | 18.23% | 17.38% | 16.44% | 16.19% | 16.50% | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | 17.12% |
| Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income (%) | .. | .. | .. | 12.80 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | 13.10 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (national estimate) | .. | .. | 4.05% | 5.45% | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1.85% | 4.57% | .. | .. | 8.01% | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 emissions (kt) | .. | .. | 121 | 167 | 178 | 141 | 151 | 134 | 159 | 112 | 121 | 134 | 127 | 128 | 101 | 105 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 87 | 83 | 93 | 89 | 89 |
| CO2 emissions (kg per 2015 US$ of GDP) | .. | .. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 42.35% | 43.47% | 44.69% | 49.23% | 51.05% | 52.88% | 54.29% | 56.34% | 58.57% | 60.12% | 61.49% | 62.52% | 63.83% | 60.55% | 61.71% | 63.06% | 63.97% | 64.78% | 65.75% | 65.94% | 66.94% | 67.19% | 67.70% | 68.18% |
| Employment in industry (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 11.23% | 11.08% | 10.65% | 7.94% | 7.74% | 7.56% | 7.24% | 7.08% | 6.86% | 6.76% | 6.70% | 6.76% | 6.86% | 7.03% | 6.39% | 5.86% | 5.43% | 5.03% | 4.79% | 4.62% | 4.49% | 4.66% | 4.87% | 4.57% |
| Employment in services (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 46.42% | 45.45% | 44.66% | 42.83% | 41.21% | 39.56% | 38.47% | 36.58% | 34.57% | 33.12% | 31.81% | 30.72% | 29.31% | 32.42% | 31.91% | 31.08% | 30.60% | 30.19% | 29.46% | 29.44% | 28.57% | 28.15% | 27.42% | 27.25% |
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 3.70 | 3.74 | 3.78 | 3.81 | 3.86 | 3.91 | 3.96 | 4.01 | 4.06 | 4.09 | 4.12 | 4.15 | 4.15 | 4.15 | 4.14 | 4.12 | 4.12 | 4.16 | 4.23 | 4.29 | 4.36 | 4.44 | 4.48 | 4.52 |
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 15.60 | 16.00 | 16.40 | 16.80 | 17.10 | 17.50 | 17.70 | 17.90 | 18.20 | 18.50 | 19.00 | 19.50 | 20.10 | 20.80 | 21.40 | 22.00 | 22.50 | 22.80 | 23.10 | 23.40 | 23.60 | 23.90 | 24.20 | 24.50 |
| Net migration | 0 | -197 | -197 | -403 | -403 | -403 | -404 | -756 | -785 | -824 | -879 | -934 | -882 | -680 | -531 | -498 | -481 | -448 | -425 | -386 | -351 | -336 | -458 | -734 |
| Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) | .. | .. | .. | 1.87 | .. | .. | .. | 1.69 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1.67 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1.17 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1.27 | .. |
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 70.00% | 70.00% | 67.30% | 64.50% | 61.60% | 62.80% | 57.80% | 52.30% | 49.10% | 31.70% | 43.90% | 42.00% | 44.10% | 33.30% | 36.50% | 33.60% | 26.40% | 31.00% | 29.20% | 27.50% | 25.70% | 24.00% | 22.20% | 19.10% |
Key Statistics and Indicators for Vanuatu
Demographics
- Total Population (2022): 326,740 inhabitants
- Population Density (2021): 26.18 people/km²
- Age Distribution:
- 0-14 years: 39.39%
- 15-64 years: 56.87%
- 65 years and above: 3.74%
- Fertility Rate (2022): 3.70 births/woman
- Infant Mortality Rate (2022): 15.60 per 1,000 live births
Economy
- GDP (2022): 1.02 billion $
- Employment Distribution:
- Agriculture: 42.35%
- Industry: 11.23%
- Services: 46.42%
- Unemployment Rate (2020): 4.05%
These key statistics and indicators provide a comprehensive overview of the demographic and economic situation in Vanuatu. With a population of 326,740 inhabitants in 2022 and a GDP of 1.02 billion $ in 2022, Vanuatu 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.