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Vanuatu: key facts and figures
Vanuatu has 327,800 people, 3 official languages, the Vanuatu Vatu and 15 public holidays a year. It ranks 179th of 191 countries for total economy.
327,800people
VUVcurrency
Bislamaofficial language
+678calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Vanuatu differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
327,800Population
- Annual change+2.3%
- Fertility rate3.6 per woman#42
- Aged 65 and over4.3%#136
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$4,039Output per person
- Total economy$1.4 billion#179
- Real growth+3.1%#101
- Inflation0.7%#153
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.621Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.521#107
- Life expectancy71.5 years#118
- Mean schooling7.2 years#140
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Vanuatu VatuCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeVUV
- SymbolVUV
- CapitalPort Vila
Languages
which languages hold official status
Bislama, English, FrenchOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type IPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+678
- Time zonePacific/Efate
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
15Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 21Father Lini Day
- Mar 5Chiefs Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
22.4%Internet use
- E-government index0.543#129
- Global rank#129
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMountainous volcanic islands
- ClimateThe climate is tropical maritime, with warm humid conditions, a wetter season and rainfall differences related to latitude, elevation and exposure.
Education
how the school system is structured
15,768ECCE enrolment
- Primary enrolment56,104
- Secondary enrolment24,825
- Senior-secondary enrolment7,846
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