Melanesia

Population

12,352,090

Countries

5

GDP

$32.2 billion

Melanesia is home to about 12,352,090 people across 5 countries, with a combined economy of $32.2 billion. Population-weighted life expectancy is around 64.18 years and roughly 35.0% of residents use the internet.

Population

World ranking →
1 Papua New Guinea 9,917,111
2 Fiji Islands 1,018,045
3 Solomon Islands 752,291
4 Vanuatu 337,259
5 New Caledonia 327,324

GDP per Capita

World ranking →
1 Fiji Islands $3,000
2 New Caledonia $3,000
3 Papua New Guinea $3,000
4 Solomon Islands $3,000
5 Vanuatu $3,000

Life Expectancy

World ranking →
1 New Caledonia 72.8 years
2 Solomon Islands 71.3 years
3 Fiji Islands 67.9 years
4 Papua New Guinea 63.1 years
5 Vanuatu 60.6 years

Internet Users

World ranking →
1 Fiji Islands 35.0%
2 New Caledonia 35.0%
3 Papua New Guinea 35.0%
4 Solomon Islands 35.0%
5 Vanuatu 35.0%

Population Growth

World ranking →
1 Fiji Islands 1.75%
2 New Caledonia 1.75%
3 Papua New Guinea 1.75%
4 Solomon Islands 1.75%
5 Vanuatu 1.75%

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