MigrantoNew Caledonia Diaspora
5.1K New Caledonia live abroad — the #200 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 94% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| French Polynesia | 2237 |
| Australia | 1520 |
| Wallis and Futuna | 1016 |
| Vanuatu | 267 |
| Solomon Islands | 31 |
| Norway | 9 |
| Hungary | 2 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from New Caledonia.
French Polynesia is the primary destination for emigrants
French Polynesia attracts 44% of all emigrants from New Caledonia, while the second-largest destination receives just 30%.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3957 |
| 1995 | 4324 |
| 2000 | 4675 |
| 2005 | 4971 |
| 2010 | 5055 |
| 2015 | 5112 |
| 2020 | 5097 |
| 2024 | 5082 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | French Polynesia | Australia | Wallis and Futuna | Vanuatu | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1745 | 1076 | 843 | 163 | 129 |
| 1995 | 1916 | 1142 | 975 | 161 | 128 |
| 2000 | 2049 | 1202 | 1152 | 146 | 122 |
| 2005 | 2232 | 1255 | 1207 | 197 | 76 |
| 2010 | 2235 | 1442 | 1093 | 242 | 36 |
| 2015 | 2235 | 1553 | 1021 | 257 | 33 |
| 2020 | 2236 | 1536 | 1021 | 262 | 32 |
| 2024 | 2237 | 1520 | 1016 | 267 | 31 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
New Caledonia as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from New Caledonia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do New Caledonia move to?
Most New Caledonia have moved to French Polynesia, Australia and Wallis and Futuna — these three countries account for about 94% of all New Caledonia living abroad.
How many New Caledonia live abroad?
Around 5.1K New Caledonia live abroad, making it the #200-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of New Caledonia lives abroad?
About 2% of the population of New Caledonia lives abroad — that's 5.1K out of a total population of 292.6K.
How has emigration from New Caledonia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from New Caledonia has changed from 5.1K to 5.1K people, a change of about 1%.
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