Population of Vanuatu
As of May 2025, the population of Vanuatu is 348.9 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 8 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.30%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 19.4 years in 2015 to 19.8 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 71.1 years and population density is 28.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Vanuatu peaked in 1975, reaching around 3.22% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.26% in 2025. However, the annual increase in the number of people continues to rise, reaching around 7.92 thousand in 2025.
Life Expectancy
In Vanuatu, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 69.4 years in 2005 to 71.1 years in 2025, representing an increase of almost 2 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Vanuatu
The cities of Vanuatu are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 55.7 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Port-Vila, Shefa, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 35.9 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Luganville, Sanma with 13.4 thousand and Norsup, Malampa with 3 thousand.
These are the 8 most populous cities in Vanuatu:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port-Vila, Shefa | 35,901 |
| 2 | Luganville, Sanma | 13,397 |
| 3 | Norsup, Malampa | 2,998 |
| 4 | Port-Olry, Sanma | 1,951 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Isangel, Tafea | 1,437 |
| 6 | Sola, Torba | 1,171 |
| 7 | Lakatoro, Malampa | 705 |
| 8 | Saratamata, Penama |