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People and Society of Vanuatu
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Vanuatu.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Ni-Vanuatu (singular and plural)
- Ethnic Groups
- indigenous Melanesian 98%, French, Vietnamese, Chinese, other Pacific Islanders
- Population
- 327,300
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- PORT-VILA (capital) 47,000
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
Hospital and medical facilities in Vanuatu are limited. Costs for treatment, including for pharmaceuticals, can be expensive. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for their services. In the event of a serious illness or accident (including diving-related injuries), you would need a medical evacuation to a destination with appropriate facilities, usually Australia. A medical evacuation can cost tens of thousands of U.S. dollars. There is only one hyperbaric chamber for diving accidents in Vanuatu, located in Port Vila.