Categories in Port Vila
Auto Parts StoreCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopFarmingImport Export CompanySolar Energy Equipment SupplierWholesalersClothing storesJewelers and watchesMedia CompanyMobile phone storesAssociation or OrganizationChristian ChurchChurchesChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCommunity CenterFederal Government OfficeGovernment OfficeNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPresbyterian ChurchReligionReligious OrganizationSeventh-day Adventist ChurchSolar Energy CompanyComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreConstruction of buildingsEngineering ConsultantHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentOther constructionEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterUniversityYoga StudioGraphic DesignerMuseumsPhotographerStadiums and arenasTourist AttractionWebsite DesignerBakeries
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Port Vila
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 127 |
| Corporate management | 71 |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Shopping | 68 |
| Education | 65 |
| Churches | 60 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 58 |
| Public administration | 58 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 44 |
| Travel and transportation | 35 |
| Tour operators | 27 |
| Hotels and motels | 26 |
| Real estate | 26 |
| Travel agencies | 25 |
Port Vila Facts
| Area | 101.6 km² |
| Population | 75,973 |
| Male Population | 39,366 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 36,607 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +456.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +101.1% |
| Median Age | 23 years (Male: 23.3, Female: 22.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,631 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Vanuatu Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -17.73381, 168.32188 |
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Port Vila Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,649 | 25,692 | 37,776 | 68,114 | 75,973 | 87,387 | 101,085 |
| Population Density | 134.3 / km² | 252.8 / km² | 371.7 / km² | 670.2 / km² | 747.6 / km² | 859.9 / km² | 994.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPort Vila Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 101.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vila | +456.6% | +195.7% | +101.1% |
| Shefa Province | — | — | — |
| Vanuatu | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Port Vila Median Age
Median Age: 23 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vila | 23 yrs | 22.8 yrs | 23.3 yrs |
| Shefa Province | 22.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| Vanuatu | 20.7 yrs | 21.1 yrs | 20.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Port Vila Population Density
Population Density: 748 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vila | 75,973 | 101.6 km² | 748 / km² |
| Shefa Province | 78,628 | 1,463.7 km² | 53.7 / km² |
| Vanuatu | 206,417 | 12,504.1 km² | 16.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Port Vila Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Port Vila
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Port Vila
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Port Vila Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,178 | $5,324 | $5,626 | $5,158 | $5,920 | $6,067 | $5,904 | $5,631 |
| Total GDP | $96.7M | $120.4M | $154.2M | $172.3M | $238.1M | $272.3M | $310.4M | $313.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Port Vila CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vila | 90,548 tn | 1.19 tn | 891 tons/km² |
| Shefa Province | 107,323 tn | 1.36 tn | 73.3 tons/km² |
| Vanuatu | 293,043 tn | 1.42 tn | 23.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Port Vila CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 90,548 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 891 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8.5) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/19 | 12:12 PM | 4.8 | 17.8 km | 138,050 m | 17km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/19 | 8:00 PM | 4.8 | 21.7 km | 35,000 m | 21km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/19 | 9:54 PM | 4.4 | 23.7 km | 133,310 m | 23km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/18 | 2:37 AM | 4.7 | 22.6 km | 120,430 m | 22km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/18 | 10:18 AM | 4.5 | 25.3 km | 58,930 m | 25km SW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/16 | 3:16 AM | 4.4 | 10.3 km | 63,270 m | 10km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/16 | 1:56 PM | 4.5 | 24.5 km | 96,070 m | 24km SSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/16 | 1:32 AM | 4.6 | 27.9 km | 49,120 m | 27km S of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/16 | 9:06 PM | 4 | 11.6 km | 10,000 m | 11km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/15 | 11:30 AM | 4.9 | 27.7 km | 143,770 m | 27km SE of Port-Vila, Vanuatu | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Port Vila
Port Vila /ˌpɔərt ˈviːlə/ is the capital and largest city of Vanuatu and is located on the island of Efate. population in the last census (2009) was 44,040, an increase of 50% on the previous census result (29,356 in 1999). In 2009, the population o..
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