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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

New Caledonia

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population295.33K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$8.55B2024 · current US$GDP per capita$29.21K2024 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth78.92024 · yearsInternet use82%2017 · % of populationForest area45.8%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
4.9%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
New Caledonia2023 · 4.9%
02.254.56.7591960199320252001: 8.1%2002: 8.3%2003: 8.6%2004: 8.9%2005: 8.9%2006: 8.9%2007: 9%2008: 9%2009: 8.5%2010: 8.1%2011: 8.1%2012: 8.3%2013: 8.2%2014: 7.9%2015: 7.8%2016: 7.6%2017: 7.4%2018: 6.9%2019: 6.3%2020: 5.7%2021: 5.4%2022: 5.2%2023: 4.9%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

New Caledonia in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Noum'ea
Country code
NCL

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