New Caledonia—Population Ages 0–14 (%)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #114 of 217Updated August 2026
Latest Value
21.3%
2024
YoY Change
-1.0%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#114
of 217 countries
Maximum
29.8%
2000
Minimum
21.3%
2024
CAGR
-1.4%
25 years
Last
21.3%
Previous
21.5%
Highest
29.8%
Lowest
21.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
New Caledonia's population under 15 was 21.3% in 2024, ranking #114 out of 217 countries. This represents a -1.0% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 29.8% (2000) and the lowest was 21.3% (2024). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
New Caledonia's population aged 0-14 decreased to 21.3% in 2024, ranking 117th globally, down from 21.5% in 2023.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.3% | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 21.5% | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 21.8% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 22.0% | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 22.3% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 22.6% | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 23.0% | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 23.4% | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 23.8% | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 24.2% | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 24.6% | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 24.9% | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 25.2% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 25.5% | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 25.8% | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 26.3% | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 26.7% | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 27.1% | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 27.6% | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 28.1% | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 28.6% | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 29.0% | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 29.4% | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 29.6% | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 29.8% |
Top Countries — Population Ages 0–14 (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central African Republic | 48.7% | 2025 |
| 2 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 46.6% | 2025 |
| 3 | Niger | 46.2% | 2025 |
| 4 | Chad | 46.0% | 2025 |
| 5 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 45.9% | 2025 |
| 6 | Mali | 45.8% | 2025 |
| 7 | Mozambique | 44.2% | 2025 |
| 8 | Angola | 44.1% | 2025 |
| 9 | Burundi | 44.0% | 2025 |
| 10 | Uganda | 43.1% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.
Methodology
Data compiled by United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects., United Nations Population Division, uri: https://population.un.org/wpp/, publisher: United Nations Population Division.