New Caledonia
New Caledonia
Population, GDP, and key facts about New Caledonia — updated for 2026.
New Caledonia quick facts
- Population
- 292,639
- Area
- 18,580 km²
- Population density
- 16 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 8.5 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 29.2K
- Capital
- Noum'ea
- Currency
- CFP franc (₣, XPF)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 1.5K/month · ₣ 166,536/month (2024)
- Language
- French
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New Caledonia's energy mix
- Coal37%
- Oil37%
- Hydropower17%
- Solar8%
- Wind1%
Share of New Caledonia's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about New Caledonia
What is the capital of New Caledonia?
The capital of New Caledonia is Noum'ea.
What is New Caledonia's population?
New Caledonia has a population of 292,639.
What is New Caledonia's GDP per capita?
New Caledonia's GDP per capita is US$ 29.2K.
What is the currency of New Caledonia?
The currency of New Caledonia is the CFP franc (XPF).
What is the minimum wage in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 1.5K per month (as of 2024) — ₣ 166,536 per month in local currency.
Is New Caledonia bigger than Vanuatu?
New Caledonia is about 1.5× the size of Vanuatu by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.