New caledonia population 2020

According to the Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (INSEE), the estimated population of New Caledonia as of January 1, 2020 is approximately 284,000 people.

Here is the breakdown of the population of New Caledonia as of 2020:

• Total population: 284,000
• Metropolitan population (in the islands of Grande Terre, Île des Pins, and the Loyalty Islands): 243,000
• Indigenous population (Kanak): 114,000
• European population: 64,000
• Mixed-race population: 44,000
• Other population (including Asian, Pacific Islander, and other ethnic groups): 22,000

It's worth noting that the population of New Caledonia is diverse and has a complex demographic makeup, with a mix of indigenous Kanak people, European settlers, and people of mixed ethnicity. The population is also growing at a rate of around 1.5% per year.