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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Vanuatu

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population335.17K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$1.35B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$4.04K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth71.72024 · yearsInternet use22.4%2015 · % of populationForest area36.3%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
7.2%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Vanuatu2023 · 7.2%
02.34.66.99.21960199320252001: 9.2%2002: 9.1%2003: 8.9%2004: 8.7%2005: 8.5%2006: 8%2007: 7.6%2008: 7.3%2009: 7%2010: 6.9%2011: 7.1%2012: 7.6%2013: 7.6%2014: 7.4%2015: 7.4%2016: 7.4%2017: 7.4%2018: 7.6%2019: 7.9%2020: 8.2%2021: 8.3%2022: 8%2023: 7.2%

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

Vanuatu in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Port-Vila
Country code
VUT

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