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New Caledonia
327,328
Population nowvs
French Polynesia
307,272
Population nowAs of 2026, New Caledonia has a population of about 327,328 while French Polynesia has about 307,272 — a difference of 20,056 people. New Caledonia is growing faster (1.75% per year).
| New Caledonia | Metric | French Polynesia |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75% | Growth rate / yr | 1.25% |
| 25.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 18.5 |
| 7.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 6.0 |
| 17.6 | Density / km² | 76.8 |
| 50.8% | Male % | 51.2% |
| 72.0% | Literacy % | 98.0% |
| 30.0% | Smoking % | 25.0% |
| 72.8 | Life expectancy | 74.8 |