Vanuatu

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

Vanuatu population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

335,000

Annual growth: 2.207%.

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Official population estimates

World population
335,000
Median age
20.3
Population growth rate (%)
2.207 ▲ Population is growing

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Key Facts

  • Capital: Port Vila
  • Official language: French
  • Region: Melanesia
  • Continent: Oceania

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
Bislama, English, French
Minority language
1
Working / administrative language
3

Vanuatu has a rich and diverse linguistic profile shaped by Indigenous traditions, colonial history, and modern cultural influences. Indigenous and local languages coexist with English or other official languages, reflecting the deep cultural heritage of the region.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
Christianity
Largest share
83.5%
Number of religions
7

The population of Vanuatu is influenced by geography, migration, and traditional community structures. Urban centers, rural villages, and island communities often show distinct linguistic and demographic patterns.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
Port Vila
Number of cities
1

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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