The current population of New Caledonia is 296,222 with an annual growth rate of 0.896%. New Caledonia has a population of 0.004% of the world's population.
| Population | 296,222 |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | 0.896% |
| Male | 146,142 (49.335%) |
| Female | 150,081 (50.665%) |
| Today Change | + 4 |
| Births today | 6 |
|---|---|
| Deaths today | 3 |
| Births in 2025 | 3,416 |
| Deaths in 2025 | 1,565 |
| Change in 2025 | + 2,212 (0.752%) |
| Year | Population (01 Jan) | Natural Change | Growth Rate (%) | Total Population (31 December) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 291,269 | 2,729 | 0.937% | 293,998 |
| 2023 | 288,470 | 2,787 | 0.966% | 291,257 |
| 2022 | 285,776 | 2,681 | 0.938% | 288,457 |
| 2021 | 284,652 | 1,122 | 0.394% | 285,774 |
| 2020 | 283,701 | 950 | 0.335% | 284,651 |
| 2018 | 283,571 | -60 | -0.021% | 283,511 |
| 2017 | 283,521 | 51 | 0.018% | 283,572 |
| 2019 | 283,511 | 190 | 0.067% | 283,701 |
| 2016 | 283,325 | 195 | 0.069% | 283,520 |
| 2015 | 283,011 | 314 | 0.111% | 283,325 |
The net migration rate of New Caledonia in the most recent year (2023) is estimated at 485, indicating a positive migration trend where more people are arriving than leaving.
| Year | Net Migration |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 485 |
| 2022 | 485 |
| 2021 | -1,181 |
| 2020 | -1,181 |
| 2019 | -2,335 |
| 2018 | -2,650 |
| 2017 | -2,614 |
| 2016 | -2,605 |
| 2015 | -2,530 |
| 2014 | 631 |