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Vanuatu· by the numbers

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Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing335,169 (World Bank, 2025) + +7,392/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 24390 on Earth

Vanuatu's population is 335,169 (2025) — the 177th-largest in the world and the 6th-largest in Oceania, growing by about 7,392 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Vanuatu Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#177 of 217
335,169
Area
12,200 km²
27.5 km² land area
GDP#174 of 186
$1.4B
GDP / capita
$4,039
2025
#174 economy overall
Price level#13 of 200
95 / US 100
Share of humanity
0.0041%
1 in 24,390 people on Earth lives in Vanuatu

Vanuatu in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Vanuatu's Population Growth

Yes — Vanuatu's population rose by 7,392 people (+2.26%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 3.6 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Vanuatu Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
27.5 people / km²
12,190 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
20.1 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
71.7 years
M 69.6 · F 74.1
Average height2019
168.3 cm (male)
female 160.5 cm
Homicide rate2020
0.3 per 100,000
#8 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
7.0 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
22.3 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
3.6 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−52 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
4.4 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male169,143Female166,024
0-4 · Male: 22,8730-4 · Female: 21,4300-45-9 · Male: 22,2885-9 · Female: 20,9565-910-14 · Male: 20,41910-14 · Female: 19,26910-1415-19 · Male: 17,02015-19 · Female: 16,10415-1920-24 · Male: 13,56820-24 · Female: 13,32020-2425-29 · Male: 11,78425-29 · Female: 12,71125-2930-34 · Male: 11,87430-34 · Female: 13,01630-3435-39 · Male: 10,65035-39 · Female: 11,48935-3940-44 · Male: 8,91940-44 · Female: 9,34940-4445-49 · Male: 6,45145-49 · Female: 5,88745-4950-54 · Male: 7,02050-54 · Female: 5,91750-5455-59 · Male: 5,18055-59 · Female: 4,78955-5960-64 · Male: 3,99860-64 · Female: 4,21160-6465-69 · Male: 2,84865-69 · Female: 3,37865-6970-74 · Male: 1,99470-74 · Female: 2,28470-7475-79 · Male: 1,23975-79 · Female: 1,13275-7980+ · Male: 1,01880+ · Female: 78280+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Port-Vila
35,901

Where is Vanuatu Located?

Capital
Port Vila
Currency
Vatu (VUV)
Language(s)
BI, English, French
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Continent
14 countries in Oceania →
Land area
12,190 km²
Area (GeoNames)
12,200 km²
Borders
none (island nation)
Shares a border with

No land borders.

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Vanuatu?

Vanuatu's population is 335,169 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #177 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Vanuatu?

335,169 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Vanuatu's population density?

27.5 people per km², based on a land area of 12,190 km².

What is Vanuatu ranked in population worldwide?

#177 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Vanuatu?

71.7 years on average (2024) — 69.6 for men, 74.1 for women.

What is Vanuatu's GDP?

$1.4B, ranking #174 of 186 economies we track — $4,039 per capita.

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