New Caledonia GDP Per Capita (2026)
New Caledonia has a Pacific economy supported by nickel mining, services, construction, trade, tourism, and public-sector activity. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the territory’s economic production compares with its relatively small population and helps place resource-based output into a per-person context. Explore New Caledonia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$34,981
Est. in USD
World Rank
#56
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
N/A
Previous-year data unavailable
Oceania Rank
#4
Out of 20 economies
1. New Caledonia GDP Per Capita in 2026
New Caledonia’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident, with nickel mining playing a major role in exports and industrial activity. Services and public-sector activity also contribute significantly to the economy. Adjusting total output for population provides a standardized measure that makes comparisons with larger economies more meaningful.
2. New Caledonia GDP Per Capita Growth (1965–2026)
3. New Caledonia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,981 | +19.7% |
| 2024 | $29,213 | -13.3% |
| 2023 | $33,702 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | $33,516 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | $35,312 | +6.1% |
| 2020 | $33,270 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | $33,411 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | $34,903 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | $32,355 | +5.1% |
| 2016 | $30,783 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | $30,859 | -18.4% |
| 2014 | $37,817 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | $36,671 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | $35,560 | -8.4% |
| 2011 | $38,836 | +8.5% |
| 2010 | $35,799 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | $33,836 | -5.3% |
| 2008 | $35,724 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | $35,178 | +24.8% |
| 2006 | $28,193 | +10.4% |
| 2005 | $25,528 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | $24,476 | +17.9% |
| 2003 | $20,768 | +29.0% |
| 2002 | $16,105 | +11.2% |
| 2001 | $14,482 | -5.5% |
| 2000 | $15,330 | -8.2% |
| 1999 | $16,693 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | $16,615 | +5.8% |
| 1997 | $15,705 | -10.7% |
| 1996 | $17,592 | -2.8% |
| 1995 | $18,108 | +16.6% |
| 1994 | $15,534 | +5.1% |
| 1993 | $14,787 | -5.9% |
| 1992 | $15,714 | +7.3% |
| 1991 | $14,643 | +2.1% |
| 1990 | $14,335 | +12.9% |
| 1989 | $12,702 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | $12,301 | +36.9% |
| 1987 | $8,983 | +21.8% |
| 1986 | $7,375 | +38.2% |
| 1985 | $5,335 | +5.6% |
| 1984 | $5,052 | -5.0% |
| 1983 | $5,315 | -10.1% |
| 1982 | $5,912 | -7.9% |
| 1981 | $6,422 | -18.6% |
| 1980 | $7,893 | +11.6% |
| 1979 | $7,070 | +22.3% |
| 1978 | $5,779 | -0.2% |
| 1977 | $5,793 | +3.1% |
| 1976 | $5,618 | -5.4% |
| 1975 | $5,941 | +22.5% |
| 1974 | $4,849 | +12.3% |
| 1973 | $4,318 | +2.2% |
| 1972 | $4,226 | +16.9% |
| 1971 | $3,615 | +10.2% |
| 1970 | $3,282 | +30.8% |
| 1969 | $2,509 | +18.1% |
| 1968 | $2,124 | +16.3% |
| 1967 | $1,826 | +6.6% |
| 1966 | $1,714 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | $1,713 | — |
4. New Caledonia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
N/A
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
-0.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+13.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+24.1%
(2006 to 2026)
New Caledonia’s GDP per capita can be influenced by nickel prices, mining output, investment, inflation, tourism, population trends, and external support. Dependence on the mineral sector means commodity cycles can have a noticeable effect on annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of mining expansion, slowdown, and economic adjustment.
5. New Caledonia GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
New Caledonia
$34,981
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$17,491
$34,981
USD
New Caledonia’s GDP per capita is approximately
80.9%
above the
Oceania average
and
38.9%
above the world average.
6. New Caledonia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Australia | $75,648 |
| #2 | New Zealand | $52,023 |
| #3 | Guam | $41,833 |
| #4 | New Caledonia | $34,981 |
| #5 | Cook Islands | $25,750 |
| #6 | Northern Mariana Islands | $23,786 |
| #7 | French Polynesia | $22,774 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in New Caledonia
New Caledonia GDP (Nominal)
$10.1 Billion
(2026)
New Caledonia GDP Per Capita
$34,981
(2026)
New Caledonia’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the territory, while GDP per capita adjusts that production for population. Total GDP highlights the role of mining and services, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic output. Both indicators together offer complementary perspectives on economic performance.
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8. New Caledonia GDP Per Capita Forecast
Forecast data is currently unavailable for
New Caledonia.
9. New Caledonia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
New Caledonia GDP per capita is estimated at $34,981 in 2026.
It ranks #56 globally and #4 in Oceania.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita declined by 0.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 13.6%.
It is approximately 80.9% above the Oceania average.
It is approximately 38.9% above the world average.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. New Caledonia GDP Per Capita FAQs
New Caledonia GDP per capita is estimated at $34,981 in 2026.
New Caledonia ranks #56 globally and #4 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
The latest year-over-year change is currently unavailable.
New Caledonia GDP per capita was approximately $30,859 in 2015.
New Caledonia GDP per capita is approximately 80.9% above the Oceania average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.