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New Caledonia Population Pyramid 1985

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1985
Population: 160,234

Year

-5 -1   1985  +1 +5

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Summary

New Caledonia in 1985

In 1985, New Caledonia had a total population of 160,234 people. That is 16.6% more than in 1975, when the population stood at 137,461.

The median age was 21.8 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 59.9 children under 15 and 6.9 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #183 of 201 by population Ranks #84 of 201 by median age Ranks #125 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for New Caledonia
Population
160,234
Median age
21.8
0-14 %
35.9%
65+ %
4.1%
Child dependency
59.9
Old-age dependency
6.9
Region
OCEANIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
340,581
Population 2100
337,221
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123456
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.98

The fertility rate of New Caledonia was 1.98 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
405060708090
19602023 · 78.8

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 78.8 years on average (81.3 years for girls, 76.3 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
20406080
19502100
Migration to and from New Caledonia
Where immigrants come from (2024)

59,375 immigrants live in New Caledonia, 20.3% of the population.

France48,935
Vanuatu4,021
Indonesia1,043
Tunisia696
Laos656
Where emigrants live (2024)

4,066 people born in New Caledonia live in other countries.

French Polynesia2,237
Australia1,520
Vanuatu267
Solomon Islands31
Norway9
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How New Caledonia compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
New Caledonia 160,235 21.8
Vanuatu 130,356 17.7
Solomon Islands 282,456 16.2
Fiji 723,762 20.1
Papua New Guinea 3,478,936 18.4
Frequently asked questions about New Caledonia's population
What was the population of New Caledonia in 1985?
New Caledonia had a population of 160,234 in 1985.
Is the population of New Caledonia increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 16.6% from 1975, with a projected population of 340,581 in 2050.
What is the median age in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia's median age is 21.8 years.
What share of New Caledonia's population is over 65 or under 15?
In New Caledonia, 35.9% of people are under 15 and 4.1% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does New Caledonia have?
New Caledonia's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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