Vanuatu

Vanuatu Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Vanuatu
Common NameVanuatu – /vænˈwɑ.tu/
NationalityNi-Vanuatu (singular and plural) – noun, Ni-Vanuatu – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1980 (from France and the United Kingdom)
Administrative Divisions6 provinces
Total Population318,007 (#179) with 26% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasPort-Vila (capital city)
Major LanguagesBislama (official), English (official), French (official)
Electricity Access70% of total population
Internet Access66% of total population
CurrencyVatu (VUV)
Real GDP (PPP)$910.3 million – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$2,800 (#193) – 2022 estimate
Total Area12,189 sq km / 4,706 sq mi (#162) with 0% water area
Geographic RegionOceana – Melanesian Oceana
Bordering CountriesNone
Bordering Water BodiesSouth Pacific Ocean

National Anthem: “Yumi, Yumi, Yumi” (We, We, We)