Demographics (United Nations)

Population

294,000

Area

12,000 sq. km (4,700 sq. mi)

Population density

24/sq. km (62/sq. mi)

Growth rate p.a.

2.12% (per 1,000: births 24, deaths 5)

Under 15 years

35%

Urban dwellers

26% (2.55% p.a.)

Capital city

Port Vila 52,000

Languages & peoples (World Christian Database)

Mother tongues

6% Lenakel, 5% North Efate, 5% Uripiv-Wala-Rano-Atchin, 5% Bislama, 4…