New Caledonia Percentage of population by degree of urbanization 2026: 65.94 %

New Caledonia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026 is 65.94 % (estimate), up 0.1% from 2025. It ranks #161 of 237 countries.

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New Caledonia•12 years of data (2015–2026)••United Nations Population Division•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Percentage of population by degree of urbanization over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202665.94 %+0.05 %+0.08%
202565.88 %+0.05 %+0.08%
202465.83 %+0.05 %+0.08%
202365.78 %+0.05 %+0.08%
202265.73 %+0.05 %+0.08%
202165.67 %+0.06 %+0.08%
202065.62 %+1.24 %+1.93%
201964.37 %+1.24 %+1.97%
201863.13 %+1.25 %+2.02%
201761.88 %+1.25 %+2.06%
201660.63 %+1.25 %+2.11%
201559.38 %——

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Geo Factbook. (n.d.). New Caledonia: Percentage of population by degree of urbanization. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/new-caledonia/percentage-of-population-by-degree-of-urbanization

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Frequently Asked Questions About New Caledonia Percentage of population by degree of urbanization

What is New Caledonia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026?▾

New Caledonia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization is 65.94 % in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.

Is New Caledonia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization increasing or decreasing?▾

New Caledonia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization rose by 0.1% from 2025 (65.88 %) to 2026 (65.94 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 8.7%.

How does New Caledonia rank for percentage of population by degree of urbanization?▾

In 2026, New Caledonia has the 161st highest percentage of population by degree of urbanization out of 237 countries with data.

What was New Caledonia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2015?▾

In 2015, New Caledonia's percentage of population by degree of urbanization was 59.38 %. By 2026 it rose by 11.0%.

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