Who moves to New Caledonia
71.8K people have chosen New Caledonia for relocation — #145 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to New Caledonia? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 91% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 48935 |
| Wallis and Futuna | 12450 |
| Vanuatu | 4021 |
| Indonesia | 1043 |
| Tunisia | 696 |
| Laos | 656 |
| Algeria | 652 |
| Vietnam | 647 |
| Cambodia | 613 |
| Morocco | 610 |
| French Polynesia | 591 |
| Italy | 291 |
| Australia | 285 |
| New Zealand | 122 |
| Spain | 118 |
| China | 95 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 69%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia is a primary destination for emigrants from Wallis and Futuna
New Caledonia attracts 97% of all emigrants from Wallis and Futuna, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
31% of the population growth of New Caledonia since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 4 residents of New Caledonia is foreign-born — 71.8K out of 292.6K, representing 24.5% of the population.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 55% to 68%, with France increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 35367 |
| 1995 | 40990 |
| 2000 | 46612 |
| 2005 | 51014 |
| 2010 | 55415 |
| 2015 | 64468 |
| 2020 | 68458 |
| 2024 | 71825 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | France | Wallis and Futuna | Vanuatu | Indonesia | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19351 | 5558 | 3153 | 819 | 546 |
| 1995 | 22427 | 6446 | 3654 | 949 | 633 |
| 2000 | 25504 | 7325 | 4156 | 1079 | 720 |
| 2005 | 30810 | 7373 | 4427 | 1150 | 767 |
| 2010 | 36117 | 7413 | 4698 | 1221 | 814 |
| 2015 | 43901 | 11177 | 3611 | 938 | 625 |
| 2020 | 46642 | 11867 | 3833 | 994 | 663 |
| 2024 | 48935 | 12450 | 4021 | 1043 | 696 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
New Caledonia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in New Caledonia