Total number of international immigrants in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Total number of international immigrants was 76,738 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in New Caledonia, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in New Caledonia stood at 76,738 immigrants. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in New Caledonia peaked at 76,738 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 37,673 immigrants, in 1990.
New Caledonia ranks 150th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40,668 immigrants | 37,673 immigrants | 43,662 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 52,528 immigrants | 49,651 immigrants | 55,405 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 65,020 immigrants | 61,158 immigrants | 68,881 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 74,940 immigrants | 73,141 immigrants | 76,738 immigrants | 2 |
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More population data for New Caledonia
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 15,426 people (2100)
- Population density 18.45 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.96 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.96 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.96 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 0.8% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.98 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 1.98 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in New Caledonia?
- Total number of international immigrants in New Caledonia was 76,738 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 76,738 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 37,673 immigrants in 1990.
- How does New Caledonia rank for total number of international immigrants?
- New Caledonia ranks 150th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this New Caledonia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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