Quick Data on Vanuatu
Short Name | Vanuatu |
Capital | Port-Vila |
Long Name | Republic of Vanuatu |
Country Code | NH |
Continent | Oceania |
Total Area | 12,189 sq km |
Population | 298,333 |
Language | Bislama, Englis, French |
Nationality | Ni-Vanuatu (singular and plural) |
Geography of Vanuatu
As a country in Australia – Oceania, with coordinates at 16 00 S, 167 00 E, Vanuatu neighbors n/a. The terrain in Vanuatu is described as mostly mountainous islands of volcanic origin; narrow coastal plains, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Vanuatu: tropical; moderated by southeast trade winds from May to October; moderate rainfall from November to April; may be affected by cyclones from December to April.
Surface Total | 12,189 sq km |
Land Surface | 12,189 sq km |
Water Surface | 0 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 0 km |
Neighbor Countries | n/a |
Coastline | 2,528 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
Highest Elevation Point | Tabwemasana 1,877 m |
Resources of Vanuatu
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being manganese, hardwood forests, fish. The agricultural land occupies 15.30% of Vanuatu, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 36.10%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 15.30% | 1,865 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 0 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 36.10% | 4,400 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 48.60% | 5,924 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Vanuatu
The population of the country is estimated at 298,333 people, with the biggest urban area having 53,000 PORT-VILA (capital) (2018). Known as Ni-Vanuatu (singular and plural), the people from Vanuatu come from diversified ethnic groups such as Melanesian 99.2%, non-Melanesian 0.8% (2016 est.). The official language is Bislama, Englis, French. Religions: Protestant 70% (includes Presbyterian 27.9%, Anglican 15.1%, Seventh Day Adventist 12.5%, Assemblies of God 4.7%, Church of Christ 4.5%, Neil Thomas Ministry 3.1%, and Apostolic 2.2%), Roman Catholic 12.4%, customary beliefs 3.7% (including Jon Frum cargo cult), other 12.6%, none 1.1%, unspecified 0.2% (2009 est.).
Population | 298,333 |
Nationality | Ni-Vanuatu (singular and plural) |
Official Language | Bislama, Englis, French |
Other Languages | local languages (more than 100) 63.2%, Bislama (official; creole) 33.7%, English (official) 2%, French (official) 0.6%, other 0.5% (2009 est.) |
Birth Rate | 22.4 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 4 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 25.50% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 0.17 physicians/1,000 population (2016) |
Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Vanuatu
Vanuatu is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of English common law, French law, and customary law.
Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | both parents must be citizens of Vanuatu; in the case of only one parent, it must be the father who is a citizen |
Dual Citizenship | no |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 10 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Vanuatu
From a population total of 298,333, the labor force is 115,900 (2007 est.). The main products in agriculture are: copra, coconuts, cocoa, coffee, taro, yams, fruits, vegetables; beef; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: food and fish freezing, wood processing, meat canning. Its exports cover copra, beef (veal), cocoa, timber, kava, coffee, coconut oil, shell, cowhides, coconut meal, fish. The main import products are: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, fuels.
Exports | $44.7 million (2017 est.) |
Imports | $273.7 million (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | Philippines 23.9%, Australia 16.5%, US 10.4%, Japan 8.8%, Venezuela 8%, France 4.8%, Fiji 4.5%, Hong Kong 4.4% (2017) |
Import Partners | Russia 35.2%, Australia 19.8%, NZ 9.8%, China 6.3%, Fiji 5.5% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $2,700 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 63 million kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 57.8% (2016) |
Internet Users | 66,613 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 24.00% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Vanuatu, statistics sectio