MigrantoNew Caledonia Diaspora
5.1K New Caledonia live abroad — 2% of the population of New Caledonia
New Caledonia diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 94% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| French Polynesia | 2237 |
| Australia | 1520 |
| Wallis and Futuna | 1016 |
| Vanuatu | 267 |
| Solomon Islands | 31 |
| Norway | 9 |
| Hungary | 2 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By region
100% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The New Caledonia diaspora in numbers
Most New Caledonia abroad live in French Polynesia
44% of the diaspora lives in French Polynesia, while the next country accounts for just 30%.
New Caledonia diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3957 |
| 1995 | 4324 |
| 2000 | 4675 |
| 2005 | 4971 |
| 2010 | 5055 |
| 2015 | 5112 |
| 2020 | 5097 |
| 2024 | 5082 |
Largest communities over time
New Caledonia living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of New Caledonia in each country has changed since the selected year
New Caledonia among immigrants in other countries
Where New Caledonia make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many New Caledonia live outside New Caledonia?
Around 5.1K New Caledonia live abroad, the world's #200 largest diaspora.
Where do most New Caledonia abroad live?
Most New Caledonia live in French Polynesia, Australia and Wallis and Futuna — these three countries account for about 94% of all New Caledonia living abroad.
Which country has the largest New Caledonia population outside New Caledonia?
French Polynesia is home to the largest New Caledonia community abroad — 2.2K people, about 44% of all New Caledonia living abroad.
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.
Is the New Caledonia diaspora growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of New Caledonia living abroad has changed from 5.1K to 5.1K, about 1%.
Where does the data on the New Caledonia diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in New Caledonia who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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