Population
Vanuatu is higher
Vanuatu records 327,777, about 1.12× the other value.
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New CaledoniavsVanuatu
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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
New Caledonia is higher
New Caledonia records 18,580 km², about 1.52× the other value.
Nominal GDP
New Caledonia is higher
New Caledonia records $8.55 billion, about 7.65× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇳🇨 New Caledonia292,639
🇻🇺 Vanuatu327,777
Vanuatu’s population is 12% larger than that of New Caledonia, a difference of 35,138.
Surface area
🇳🇨 New Caledonia18,580 km²
🇻🇺 Vanuatu12,190 km²
New Caledonia’s surface area is 52% larger than that of Vanuatu, a difference of 6,390 km².
Population density
🇳🇨 New Caledonia15.8 /km²
🇻🇺 Vanuatu26.9 /km²
Vanuatu’s population density is 71% higher than that of New Caledonia, a difference of 11.1 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇳🇨 New Caledonia$8.55 billion · 2024
🇻🇺 Vanuatu$1.12 billion · 2024
New Caledonia’s nominal GDP is 665% larger than that of Vanuatu, a difference of $7.43 billion.
GDP per capita
🇳🇨 New Caledonia$29,213 · 2024
🇻🇺 Vanuatu$3,411 · 2024
New Caledonia’s GDP per capita is 756% higher than that of Vanuatu, a difference of $25,802.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Noumea
Port Vila
Population
292,639
327,777
Surface area
18,580 km²
12,190 km²
Population density
15.8 /km²
26.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$8.55 billion · 2024
$1.12 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$29,213 · 2024
$3,411 · 2024
Region
Oceania
Oceania
Subregion
Melanesia
Melanesia
Currency
CFP franc · XPF · ₣
Vanuatu vatu · VUV · VT
Nationality
New Caledonian
Ni-Vanuatu, Vanuatuan
Phone code
+687
+678
Internet domain
.nc
.vu
ISO codes
NC / NCL
VU / VUT
Time zone
Pacific/Noumea
Pacific/Efate
Native name
Nouvelle-Calédonie
Vanuatu
| Measure | New Caledonia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Noumea | Port Vila |
| Population | 292,639 | 327,777 |
| Surface area | 18,580 km² | 12,190 km² |
| Population density | 15.8 /km² | 26.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $8.55 billion · 2024 | $1.12 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $29,213 · 2024 | $3,411 · 2024 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Melanesia | Melanesia |
| Currency | CFP franc · XPF · ₣ | Vanuatu vatu · VUV · VT |
| Nationality | New Caledonian | Ni-Vanuatu, Vanuatuan |
| Phone code | +687 | +678 |
| Internet domain | .nc | .vu |
| ISO codes | NC / NCL | VU / VUT |
| Time zone | Pacific/Noumea | Pacific/Efate |
| Native name | Nouvelle-Calédonie | Vanuatu |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout New Caledonia
New Caledonia is a special collectivity of France located in the southwest Pacific Ocean.
Full New Caledonia profile →About Vanuatu
Vanuatu is a sovereign island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, known for its volcanic landscapes and vibrant indigenous cultures.
Full Vanuatu profile →New Caledonia & Vanuatu: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of New Caledonia?
The capital of New Caledonia is Noumea.
What is the population of New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has a recorded population of approximately 292,639 people.
How big is New Caledonia?
New Caledonia covers an area of about 18,580 km².
What is the population density of New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has a population density of roughly 15.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $8.55 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,213.
What currency is used in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia uses the CFP franc (XPF), with the symbol ₣.
Where is New Caledonia located?
New Caledonia is located in Melanesia, Oceania.
What is the native name of New Caledonia?
The native name of New Caledonia is Nouvelle-Calédonie.
What are people from New Caledonia called?
People from New Caledonia are referred to as New Caledonian.
What is the phone calling code for New Caledonia?
The international dialing code for New Caledonia is +687.
What is the internet domain for New Caledonia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for New Caledonia is .nc.
What time zone is New Caledonia in?
New Caledonia uses the Pacific/Noumea time zone.
What is New Caledonia known for?
New Caledonia is a special collectivity of France located in the southwest Pacific Ocean.
What is the capital of Vanuatu?
The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila.
What is the population of Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has a recorded population of approximately 327,777 people.
How big is Vanuatu?
Vanuatu covers an area of about 12,190 km².
What is the population density of Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has a population density of roughly 26.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.12 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,411.
What currency is used in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu uses the Vanuatu vatu (VUV), with the symbol VT.
Where is Vanuatu located?
Vanuatu is located in Melanesia, Oceania.
What are people from Vanuatu called?
People from Vanuatu are referred to as Ni-Vanuatu, Vanuatuan.
What is the phone calling code for Vanuatu?
The international dialing code for Vanuatu is +678.
What is the internet domain for Vanuatu?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vanuatu is .vu.
What time zone is Vanuatu in?
Vanuatu uses the Pacific/Efate time zone.
What is Vanuatu known for?
Vanuatu is a sovereign island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, known for its volcanic landscapes and vibrant indigenous cultures.