Vanuatu

Republic of Vanuatu

"A Pacific island nation known for its active volcanoes, tribal cultures, and marine biodiversity."

Melanesia
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Port Vila

-17.73°, 168.32°

Official Languages

Bislama, English, French

Population

320.41K

Total Area

12.19K km²

Population Density

26.29 people per km²

Currency

Vanuatu vatu

Vt

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#171
320,409

Total Population+2.3%

2023
#119
71.5 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#173
26.0%

Urban Population

2023
#43
3.60

Fertility Rate

2023
#145
45.7%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#179
$1.1B

GDP+2.2%

2023
#131
$3.5K

GDP per Capita

2023
#159
11.2%

Inflation

2023
#87
5.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#51
32.3

Gini Index

2019

Frequently Asked Questions About Vanuatu

What is the capital of Vanuatu?

Vanuatu's capital city is Port Vila.

What is the population of Vanuatu?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Vanuatu is approximately 320.41K people. This makes it the 171st most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Vanuatu?

Vanuatu spans a total area of approximately 12,189 square kilometers (4,706.2 square miles).

Which continent is Vanuatu in?

Vanuatu is located in Oceania, specifically within the Melanesia subregion.

What is the GDP of Vanuatu?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Vanuatu is approximately $1.13B USD. This ranks Vanuatu as the 179th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.