Population
321,409
Area
12,189 km²
Density
26/km²
Neighbours
0
Economic Snapshot (2024)
GDP
$1.1B
GDP per Capita
$3,411
Inflation
—
Unemployment
5.1%
Pop. Growth
2.27%
Government & History
Government type
parliamentary republic
Independence
1980
30 July 1980 (from France and the UK)
National holiday
Independence Day, 30 July (1980)
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ⓘ How we calculate thisLast reviewed June 24, 2026
Vanuatu's Life Path is calculated by reducing its independence/founding date with the Pythagorean method, and its Destiny number from the country's official name. Population, area and economic figures are drawn from public datasets and refreshed automatically.
Sources: RestCountries API · CIA World Factbook
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