New Caledonia GDP (2026)

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New Caledonia has a resource-based island economy supported by nickel mining, public services, tourism, agriculture, and trade. Rich mineral resources continue to play a major role in exports while tourism and services contribute to domestic economic activity. This page explores New Caledonia GDP data, historical performance, and the outlook for 2026.

New Caledonia Live GDP
$6,215,686,695
GDP Added Today
$20,570,646
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
-0.41%
vs 2024
โ–ฒ +13.09%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$34,981
vs 2024
โ–ฒ +$5,768
Global Rank (Nominal)
#156
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1965โ€“2026
61 years

New Caledonia GDP Growth (1965โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1965โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $10.64B
Lowest GDP $159.59M
Average Growth 2.23%
1965โ€“2026
Best Growth 34.60%
Weakest Growth -13.60%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

New Caledonia 0.01%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.18%
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Key Findings

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New Caledonia's GDP in 2026 is $10.14B.

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It ranks #156 among 218 countries.

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New Caledonia contributes 0.01% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $34,981 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of -0.41% in 2026.

Historical Data

New Caledonia GDP Historical Data (1965โ€“2026)

2026 $10,139,988,153 -0.41% $34,981 0.01% #154
2025 N/A 0.00% N/A N/A N/A
2024 $8,548,919,387 -13.50% $29,213 0.01% #154
2023 $9,769,167,530 2.80% $33,702 0.01% #155
2022 $9,623,318,718 3.50% $33,516 0.01% #154
2021 $10,071,349,664 -2.10% $35,312 0.01% #150
2020 $9,454,629,468 -2.40% $33,270 0.01% #150
2019 $9,475,655,325 -1.40% $33,411 0.01% #150
2018 $9,896,402,284 0.40% $34,903 0.01% #148
2017 $9,174,048,682 2.10% $32,355 0.01% #148
2016 $8,724,568,955 0.90% $30,783 0.01% #146
2015 $8,738,203,074 -3.20% $30,859 0.01% #149
2014 $10,635,035,595 2.01% $37,817 0.01% #147
2013 $10,151,382,933 0.45% $36,671 0.01% #146
2012 $9,659,151,917 5.94% $35,560 0.01% #144
2011 $10,351,448,005 2.59% $38,836 0.01% #141
2010 $9,364,350,077 0.53% $35,799 0.01% #140
2009 $8,704,438,102 0.52% $33,836 0.01% #140
2008 $9,067,619,760 4.90% $35,724 0.01% #139
2007 $8,819,917,180 3.60% $35,178 0.01% #131
2006 $6,979,155,388 11.00% $28,193 0.01% #134
2005 $6,238,629,487 34.60% $25,528 0.01% #137
2004 $5,895,008,978 5.70% $24,476 0.01% #133
2003 $4,915,353,827 -1.00% $20,768 0.01% #133
2002 $3,740,056,748 4.50% $16,105 0.01% #138
2001 $3,297,734,891 1.80% $14,482 0.01% #141
2000 $3,420,032,041 -2.00% $15,330 0.01% #140
1999 $3,647,802,050 2.40% $16,693 0.01% #132
1998 $3,556,304,833 -7.00% $16,615 0.01% #132
1997 $3,291,131,281 -0.40% $15,705 0.01% #134
1996 $3,606,968,436 -13.60% $17,592 0.01% #126
1995 $3,628,440,505 9.80% $18,108 0.01% #124
1994 $3,038,728,385 1.90% $15,534 0.01% #122
1993 $2,822,243,781 2.30% $14,787 0.01% #125
1992 $2,923,883,281 6.50% $15,714 0.01% #120
1991 $2,653,780,672 12.70% $14,643 0.01% #118
1990 $2,529,440,424 -11.20% $14,335 0.01% #117
1989 $2,185,082,939 3.40% $12,702 0.01% #119
1988 $2,072,775,508 7.00% $12,301 0.01% #118
1987 $1,488,093,102 31.00% $8,983 0.01% #124
1986 $1,201,321,514 15.72% $7,375 0.01% #126
1985 $854,820,894 14.26% $5,335 0.01% #128
1984 $796,066,195 5.40% $5,052 0.01% #126
1983 $823,857,893 -3.85% $5,315 0.01% #126
1982 $904,599,870 0.00% $5,912 0.01% #125
1981 $972,564,155 0.00% $6,422 0.01% #125
1980 $1,182,463,951 0.00% $7,893 0.01% #120
1979 $1,047,225,724 0.00% $7,070 2.38% #6
1978 $846,004,688 0.00% $5,779 2.09% #6
1977 $837,620,127 0.00% $5,793 2.45% #4
1976 $798,313,522 0.00% $5,618 2.42% #4
1975 $816,652,164 0.00% $5,941 2.64% #4
1974 $637,403,478 0.00% $4,849 2.42% #4
1973 $542,293,400 0.00% $4,318 2.47% #4
1972 $506,808,997 0.00% $4,226 2.68% #4
1971 $413,985,779 0.00% $3,615 2.52% #4
1970 $358,815,684 0.00% $3,282 2.56% #4
1969 $263,108,841 0.00% $2,509 8.81% #2
1968 $215,507,163 0.00% $2,124 8.82% #3
1967 $180,036,768 0.00% $1,826 8.25% #3
1966 $164,206,536 0.00% $1,714 8.64% #3
1965 $159,594,492 0.00% $1,713 8.13% #3

New Caledonia GDP Projections (IMF)

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Projection data is not available.

New Caledonia Economy Overview

New Caledonia's economy relies heavily on nickel mining, metallurgy, public services, tourism, and construction. The territory possesses some of the world's largest nickel reserves, making mining and metal processing the leading industrial activities.

Agriculture produces cattle, tropical fruits, vegetables, and fisheries products for domestic consumption. Tourism, retail, transportation, telecommunications, banking, and government services contribute significantly to local employment. Investment continues in mining technology, renewable energy, and transport infrastructure.

New Caledonia GDP Outlook

New Caledonia's economy is expected to benefit from renewed investment in nickel production, renewable energy, tourism, and infrastructure. Improvements in mining efficiency, processing facilities, and transportation could strengthen export performance. Agriculture, fisheries, and sustainable tourism also offer diversification opportunities. Commodity-price fluctuations, political uncertainty, environmental concerns, and dependence on the nickel industry continue to influence long-term economic stability.