Oceania 0.3M peopleNCL Capital: Nouméa
Moving to New Caledonia
It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from France.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
--USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
--years
WHO Data. UHC Index: --/100.
Unemployment
11.2%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
3.1per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
0.6%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
--/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Political structure data is currently being collected for New Caledonia.
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%
Connectivity
82.0%
Internet Users
Language
--/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
--/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
--
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
11.4%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
+485
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Climate Profile (Nouméa)
Jan
28 °C
min 23°24 rain days
Feb
28 °C
min 23°17 rain days
Mar
28 °C
min 23°18 rain days
Apr
27 °C
min 22°24 rain days
May
24 °C
min 20°14 rain days
Jun
23 °C
min 18°9 rain days
Jul
22 °C
min 16°8 rain days
Aug
22 °C
min 16°13 rain days
Sep
23 °C
min 18°17 rain days
Oct
25 °C
min 18°12 rain days
Nov
26 °C
min 19°4 rain days
Dec
30 °C
min 22°8 rain days