New Caledonia: key statistics
East Asia & Pacific · High income · capital Noum'ea
New Caledonia has a GDP of $8.5B and a GDP per capita of $29,213, with a population of about 292,639 (World Bank, latest available year). Life expectancy is 78.9 years. Among countries with data, New Caledonia ranks #159 of 214 by GDP, #58 of 214 by GDP per capita, #178 of 217 by population. Full indicator table, peer countries and head-to-head comparisons are below.
Source: World Bank Open Data. Data as of June 2026.
New Caledonia at a glance
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | $8.5B | 2024 |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | $29,213 | 2024 |
| Population, total | 292,639 | 2024 |
| Population growth (annual %) | 1.0% | 2024 |
| GDP growth (annual %) | -13.5% | 2024 |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 0.6% | 2016 |
| Unemployment, total (% of labour force, modelled ILO) | 11.2% | 2025 |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 78.9 | 2024 |
| Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | 82.0% | 2017 |
| Urban population (% of total) | 68.0% | 2024 |
| CO2 emissions per capita (tonnes) | 17.08 | 2024 |
Source: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Data as of June 2026.
Each value is the most-recent year the World Bank reports for New Caledonia (the year column), so figures are not all from the same year. A dash (—) means no value is reported.
How New Caledonia ranks
- GDP: #159 of 214 ($8.5B)
- GDP per capita: #58 of 214 ($29,213)
- Population: #178 of 217 (292,639)
- Life expectancy: #60 of 217 (78.9 years)
New Caledonia vs its peers
The 6 countries in East Asia & Pacific with the closest GDP per capita to New Caledonia:
| Country | GDP per capita | Population | Life expectancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Caledonia (this country) | $29,213 | 292,639 | 78.9 |
| Japan | $32,487 | 124.0 million | 84.0 |
| Brunei Darussalam | $33,153 | 462,721 | 75.5 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | $23,786 | 44,278 | 78.9 |
| French Polynesia | $22,440 | 281,807 | 84.2 |
| Korea, Rep. | $36,239 | 51.8 million | 83.6 |
| American Samoa | $18,017 | 46,765 | 73.0 |
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Compare New Caledonia head to head
Frequently asked questions
What is the GDP of New Caledonia?
New Caledonia's GDP is $8.5B (2024) in current US dollars (World Bank). GDP per capita is $29,213 (2024). That ranks New Caledonia #159 of 214 economies with reported GDP.
What is the population of New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has a population of about 292,639 (2024), per World Bank data. It is the #178 most populous of 217 countries.
What region and income group is New Caledonia in?
The World Bank places New Caledonia in the East Asia & Pacific region and classifies it as a high income economy. Its capital is Noum'ea.
How long do people live in New Caledonia?
Life expectancy at birth in New Caledonia is 78.9 years (2024, World Bank). That ranks #60 of 217.
Sources & notes
Data: World Bank Open Data, Indicators API (CC BY 4.0), retrieved June 2026. Values are each indicator's most-recent non-empty year for New Caledonia, so the reference year varies by indicator (shown in the table). Figures are nominal (current US$) unless noted; see our methodology. Browse all 217 countries.
Last updated: 2026-06-20