Melanesia population
13,582,054
Population changes approximately every seconds
Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.70%
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Melanesia is 13,582,053, growing at an annual rate of 1.70%. That works out to a net change of approximately 603 people per day or 25 per hour.
The population change in Melanesia is driven by three components: approximately 308,768 births per year and 87,587 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.70% per year.
The total fertility rate stands at 2.99 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Melanesia is growing through natural increase.
The current population of Melanesia is approximately 13,582,053, growing at 1.70% per year.
By approximately 603 people per day, or 25 per hour.
Yes. With approximately 308,768 births and 87,587 deaths per year, Melanesia has a natural population increase of about 221,181 people annually.