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    Vanuatu

    Continent
    Oceania
    Capital
    Port-Vila (on Efate)
    Population
    318,007
    Sub-Zones
    6
    General Information
    Basic details about Vanuatu
    Population:
    318,007
    Area:
    12,189 sq km
    Currency:
    vatu
    Languages:
    indigenous languages, Bislama, creole) 14.5, English, French
    Economic Overview
    Key economic indicators for Vanuatu
    GDP:
    $999.162 million
    GDP per Capita:
    $3,100
    GDP Growth:
    2.21%
    Inflation:
    6.68%
    Unemployment:
    5.1%
    Public Debt:
    87.07% of GDP
    Political System
    Governance structure of Vanuatu
    Government Type:
    parliamentary republic
    Head of State:
    President Nikenike VUROBARAVU (since 23 July 2022)
    Head of Government:
    Prime Minister Jotham NAPAT (since 11 February 2025)
    Judiciary:
    Court of Appeal (consists of 2 or more judges of the Supreme Court designated by the chief justice); Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and 6 puisne judges - 3 local and 3 expatriate)
    Administrative Divisions:
    6 provinces; Malampa, Penama, Sanma, Shefa, Tafea, Torba

    Major Political Parties

    • Not specified
    International Relations
    Global position and alliances
    UN Member:
    Yes
    EU Member:
    No
    Diplomatic Presence:
    800 Second Avenue, Suite 400B, New York, NY 10017

    Major Alliances and Organizations

    Economic Sectors & Trade
    Detailed economic breakdown

    Major Economic Sectors

    Agriculture
    21.2% (2018 est.)
    Industry
    10% (2018 est.)
    Services
    59.8% (2018 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

    Trade Volume

    Exports:
    $152.087 million
    Imports:
    $579.347 million

    Major Trading Partners

    Thailand 49
    Japan 19
    Cote d'Ivoire 10
    China 7
    USA 3

    Economic Outlook

    Vanuatu has a 2.21% GDP growth rate with 6.68% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.