What share of Vanuatu's population lives in Port Vila?

That is about 16.4% of Vanuatu's 2020 population as estimated by the World Bank (298,858).

Port Vila: population and official figures

Population (city proper)

49,034

16 November 2020

What is the population of Port Vila?

Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, had 49,034 inhabitants (city proper) on 16 November 2020, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How many women and men live in Port Vila?

Women and girls made up 49.7% of residents (24,393 female, 24,641 male).

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

Who runs Port Vila?

In Vanuatu, cities and towns are run by municipalities: Elected municipal councils; mayor chosen by council. Urban services, markets, rates.

How local power works in Vanuatu

Up a level: all cities in Vanuatu · Vanuatu · government and power

Sources

United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)

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