What is the Population of Vanuatu?

The flag of Vanuatu is composed of two equal horizontal bands of red and green, with a black isosceles triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. This triangle has its base on the hoist end, spans about two-fifth the width of the field and is enclosed on its sides by the arms of a thin black-edged yellow horizontally oriented Y-shaped band which extends along the boundary of the red and green bands to the fly end of the field. A yellow boar's tusk encircling two yellow crossed namele leaves is centered in the triangle.
Population of Vanuatu 321,409

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Vanuatu has a population of approximately 321,409 people, making it the 174th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 12,189 km², the population density is roughly 26 people per km².

Population321,409
Population rank174th of 196
Share of world populationless than 0.01%
Area12,189 km²
Population density26 / km²
DemonymNi-Vanuatu

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Population of Vanuatu — FAQ

What is the population of Vanuatu?

The population of Vanuatu is approximately 321,409 (321,000) based on the latest available data.

What is the population of Vanuatu in 2026?

As of 2026, the estimated population of Vanuatu is approximately 321,409 people. Vanuatu is the 174th most populated country in our dataset.

How many people live in Vanuatu?

Approximately 321,409 people live in Vanuatu, making it the 174th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.

How does Vanuatu rank by population?

Vanuatu is the 174th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.

What is the population density of Vanuatu?

Vanuatu has a population density of roughly 26 people per km², based on a land area of 12,189 km².

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