Natural population growth, annual growth rate in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was 3.81 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.81 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 179.9%
World rank
67th
of 236 countries
All-time high
7.9 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-15.88 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in New Caledonia, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural population growth, annual growth rate in New Caledonia is 3.81 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 179.9% on the previous year and up 221.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in New Caledonia peaked at 7.9 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -15.88 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places New Caledonia 67th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in New Caledonia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 4.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 5.25 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1953 | 4.78 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1954 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1955 | 5.73 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 1956 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1957 | 4.9 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1958 | 4.55 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1959 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 1960 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1961 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 1962 | -0.1114 % change on previous year | -103.6% |
| 1963 | 0.4375 % change on previous year | -492.7% |
| 1964 | 0.3929 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 1965 | 0.3233 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 1966 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +264.6% |
| 1967 | 0.5784 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 1968 | 0.8 % change on previous year | +38.3% |
| 1969 | 0.6407 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 1970 | 5 % change on previous year | +680.2% |
| 1971 | 0.8411 % change on previous year | -83.2% |
| 1972 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 1973 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -249.8% |
| 1974 | -4.47 % change on previous year | +172.9% |
| 1975 | -4.22 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1976 | -3.83 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 1977 | -2.82 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 1978 | -3.36 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 1979 | -2.02 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 1980 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1981 | -0.946 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1982 | -1.38 % change on previous year | +46.2% |
| 1983 | -3.21 % change on previous year | +132.4% |
| 1984 | -5.49 % change on previous year | +70.9% |
| 1985 | -3.24 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1986 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -191.5% |
| 1987 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -53.7% |
| 1988 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +52.9% |
| 1989 | 0.1588 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
| 1990 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +1447.5% |
| 1991 | 0.5466 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 1992 | -3.92 % change on previous year | -816.8% |
| 1993 | -4.43 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 1994 | -3.89 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1995 | -2.7 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 1996 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -145.2% |
| 1997 | 0.5369 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 1998 | -4.45 % change on previous year | -928.5% |
| 1999 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 2000 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -143.2% |
| 2001 | -5.31 % change on previous year | -581.0% |
| 2002 | -4.98 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2003 | -5.86 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 2004 | -2.75 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 2005 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 2006 | -0.5819 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 2007 | -3.95 % change on previous year | +578.6% |
| 2008 | -3.24 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 2009 | -3.54 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 2010 | -2.28 % change on previous year | -35.6% |
| 2011 | 0.9621 % change on previous year | -142.2% |
| 2012 | -0.1853 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 2013 | -3.13 % change on previous year | +1588.8% |
| 2014 | -4.44 % change on previous year | +41.7% |
| 2015 | -4.08 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 2016 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 2017 | -4.72 % change on previous year | +154.7% |
| 2018 | -2.51 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 2019 | -2.76 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2020 | -15.88 % change on previous year | +474.8% |
| 2021 | 7.9 % change on previous year | -149.8% |
| 2022 | -4.76 % change on previous year | -160.3% |
| 2023 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -179.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.83 % change on previous year | 3.8 % change on previous year | 5.73 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 1.09 % change on previous year | -0.1114 % change on previous year | 3.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.54 % change on previous year | -4.47 % change on previous year | 5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.8866 % change on previous year | -5.49 % change on previous year | 2.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.72 % change on previous year | -4.45 % change on previous year | 2.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.16 % change on previous year | -5.86 % change on previous year | 1.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.5 % change on previous year | -4.72 % change on previous year | 0.9621 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.23 % change on previous year | -15.88 % change on previous year | 7.9 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near New Caledonia
- 64 Namibia 4.5 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Latvia 4.31 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Luxembourg 4.27 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Syrian Arab Republic 3.69 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Anguilla 3.54 % change on previous year compare
- 70 United States Virgin Islands 3.25 % change on previous year compare
More population data for New Caledonia
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4774 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.209 (2100)
- Population density 18.45 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 15,426 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.209 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.8081 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate -0.8081 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate -0.8081 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 1.96 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 1.96 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in New Caledonia?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in New Caledonia was 3.81 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.9 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.88 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does New Caledonia rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- New Caledonia ranks 67th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Caledonia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.