Capital: Port-Vila
Population
Total Population:
327,777
Natural Increase:
2.3%
Density:
26 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
26.1%
Ethnic Origins:
People of Melanesian ni-Vanuatu origin account for around 99% of the population, with minorities (such as Asians, Europeans and other Pacific peoples) representing around 1%. (
Vanuatu National Statistics Office)
Official Language:
Bislama, English, French
Other Languages Spoken:
There are more than 20 local languages spoken in the country, which include Apma, Ambae, Bislama, Hano, Namakura, Paama, Uripiv-Wala-Rano-Atchin
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Protestant 39.9%, Roman Catholic 12.1%, Apostolic 2.3%, Church of Jesus Christ 1.8%, customary beliefs (including Jon Frum cargo cult) 3.1%, other 12%, none 1.5%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Port-Vila
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Country Overview
Area:
12,190 km²
Type of State:
Democratic Republic.
Type of Economy:
Lower middle income, agricultural and manufacturing economy..
Vanuatu's economy is growing, driven by tourism and international aid, but it is very vulnerable to natural disasters and external shocks that can affect its development.
HDI*:
0.621/1
HDI (World Rank):
145/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Vanuatu, dial 00
To call Vanuatu, dial +678
Internet Suffix:
.vu
Households with a computer:
22.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
2.3 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
45.7 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
61.6% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
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