Vanuatu Statistics

Population

335,169 people (2025)

Total GDP

$1.3B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$3,550 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.621 (146.)

About Vanuatu

Vanuatu has active volcanoes with Mount Yasur providing spectacular lava shows for visitors. The country has remarkable cultural diversity with over 100 indigenous languages. Ni-Vanuatu culture emphasizes kastom traditions, volcanic heritage, and Melanesian customs.

The nation has tropical climate with volcanic islands and earthquake activity. Vanuatu has parliamentary republic with traditional chief system influence. The country has agriculture, tourism, and emerging industries with natural resources.

Port Vila is capital with colonial heritage and tourism facilities. Vanuatu has excellent adventure tourism and cultural experiences. The country has Bislama, English, and French as official languages.

Traditional Ni-Vanuatu culture includes kastom ceremonies, traditional arts, and volcanic reverence. The nation has Christian majority with traditional beliefs syncretism. Ni-Vanuatu cuisine features root vegetables, seafood, and tropical ingredients with earth oven cooking.

The population is 330,000 with cultural authenticity and volcanic attractions. Vanuatu offers volcano adventures, cultural immersion, and Pacific diversity in Melanesian archipelago.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$1.3B
$1.2B
$1.1B
$1.0B
$0.9B
$0.9B
$1.0B
$0.9B
$1.1B
$1.2B
$1.2B
$1.3B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
19.6%
0-14
18.4%
9.1%
15-24
8.8%
12.9%
25-44
13.9%
6.8%
45-64
6.2%
2.1%
65+
2.3%
Male
Female
%50.5 (169.145)
%49.5 (166.024)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 875.479 +0.52% 71.8
2090 824.563 +0.69% 67.6
2080 763.058 +0.88% 62.6
2070 692.031 +1.1% 56.8
2060 614.759 +1.3% 50.4
2050 534.388 +1.57% 43.8
2040 451.512 +1.85% 37
2030 372.428 +2.07% 30.6
2025 NOW 335.169 +2.26% 27.5
2020 298.858 +2.35% 24.5
2015 266.101 +2.25% 21.8
2010 238.248 +2.37% 19.5
2005 210.760 +2.45% 17.3
2000 186.281 +2.33% 15.3
1995 167.137 +2.34% 13.7
1990 148.063 +2.54% 12.1
1985 130.356 +2.55% 10.7
1980 115.660 +2.32% 9.5
1975 100.269 +3.09% 8.2
1970 86.266 +3% 7.1
1965 74.358 +2.96% 6.1
1960 64.431 +2.81% 5.3
1955 56.633 +2.19% 4.6
1950 51.541 - 4.2

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