Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) was 34.09 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
34.09 thousands
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
177th
of 233 countries
All-time high
34.09 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
3.42 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 65 years or older in New Caledonia, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
New Caledonia recorded 34.09 thousands for population aged 65 years or older in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in New Caledonia peaked at 34.09 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.42 thousands, in 1970.
New Caledonia ranks 177th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in New Caledonia, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.42 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 3.64 thousands | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 3.87 thousands | +6.4% |
| 1973 | 4.13 thousands | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 4.41 thousands | +6.8% |
| 1975 | 4.72 thousands | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 5.06 thousands | +7.2% |
| 1977 | 5.3 thousands | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 5.49 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 5.67 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 5.82 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 5.96 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 6.06 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 6.15 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 6.29 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 6.5 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 6.71 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 6.94 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 7.19 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 7.46 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 7.36 thousands | -1.3% |
| 1991 | 7.66 thousands | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 7.99 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 8.34 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 8.71 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 9.14 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 9.58 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 10.03 thousands | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 10.56 thousands | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 11.1 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 11.69 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 12.29 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 12.94 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 13.63 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 14.36 thousands | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 15.1 thousands | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 15.73 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 16.63 thousands | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 17.59 thousands | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 18.62 thousands | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 19.59 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 20.44 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 21.35 thousands | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 22.35 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 23.42 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 24.47 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 25.35 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 26.19 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 27.03 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 27.87 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 28.81 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 29.48 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 30.47 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 31.51 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 32.78 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2025 | 34.09 thousands | +4.0% |
New Caledonia compared with similar countries
- New Caledonia's 34.09 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 291.46 thousands, 12% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- New Caledonia's 34.09 thousands is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 105.87 thousands, 32% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.57 thousands | 3.42 thousands | 5.67 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.51 thousands | 5.82 thousands | 7.46 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.05 thousands | 7.36 thousands | 11.1 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.86 thousands | 11.69 thousands | 18.62 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.81 thousands | 19.59 thousands | 27.87 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.19 thousands | 28.81 thousands | 34.09 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Caledonia
- 174 Western Sahara 39.67 thousands compare
- 175 Comoros 39.03 thousands compare
- 176 Cape Verde 36.84 thousands compare
- 178 French Polynesia 32.84 thousands compare
- 179 Brunei 32.75 thousands compare
- 180 Curacao 31.6 thousands compare
More population data for New Caledonia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1918 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.14 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1918 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1079 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4774 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 18.45 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 15,426 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 1.25 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older in New Caledonia?
- Population aged 65 years or older in New Caledonia was 34.09 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 34.09 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.42 thousands in 1970.
- How does New Caledonia rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- New Caledonia ranks 177th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Caledonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release