What is land use hidden — land area in New Caledonia?

Land use hidden — land area in New Caledonia was 18,280 Square kilometres in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

What is the highest land use hidden — land area recorded in New Caledonia?

The highest recorded value was 18,280 Square kilometres in 1961.

What is the lowest land use hidden — land area recorded in New Caledonia?

The lowest recorded value was 18,280 Square kilometres in 1961.

How does New Caledonia rank for land use hidden — land area?

New Caledonia ranks 134th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.

Is land use hidden — land area rising or falling in New Caledonia?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this New Caledonia data come from?

The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Land use hidden — Land area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Land use hidden — Land area in New Caledonia

Name: Land use hidden — Land area in New Caledonia
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New Caledonia: Land use hidden — Land area was 18,280 Square kilometres in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)

18,280 Square kilometres

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

134th

of 202 countries

All-time high

18,280 Square kilometres

in 1961

All-time low

18,280 Square kilometres

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2023

Land use hidden — Land area in New Caledonia, 1961–2023

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Square kilometres.

Analysis

In 2023, land use hidden — land area in New Caledonia stood at 18,280 Square kilometres. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.

That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, land use hidden — land area in New Caledonia peaked at 18,280 Square kilometres in 1961 and was at its lowest, 18,280 Square kilometres, in 1961.

That places New Caledonia 134th out of 202 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Land use hidden — Land area in New Caledonia, year by year

Annual values for Land use hidden — Land area in New Caledonia, 1961 to 2023.
Year	Square kilometres	Change
1961	18,280 Square kilometres	—
1962	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1963	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1964	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1965	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1966	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1967	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1968	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1969	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1970	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1971	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1972	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1973	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1974	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1975	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1976	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1977	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1978	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1979	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1980	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1981	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1982	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1983	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1984	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1985	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1986	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1987	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1988	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1989	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1990	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1991	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1992	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1993	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1994	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1995	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1996	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1997	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1998	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
1999	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2000	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2001	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2002	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2003	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2004	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2005	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2006	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2007	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2008	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2009	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2010	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2011	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2012	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2013	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2014	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2015	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2016	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2017	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2018	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2019	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2020	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2021	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2022	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%
2023	18,280 Square kilometres	+0.0%

New Caledonia compared with similar countries

New Caledonia's 18,280 Square kilometres is below the median for high income countries, which is 21,640 Square kilometres, 84% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
New Caledonia's 18,280 Square kilometres is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 18,280 Square kilometres, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	9
1970s	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	10
1980s	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	10
1990s	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	10
2000s	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	10
2010s	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	10
2020s	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	18,280 Square kilometres	4

Countries ranked near New Caledonia

131 Belize 22,810 Square kilometres compare
132 Israel 21,640 Square kilometres compare
133 El Salvador 20,720 Square kilometres compare
135 Kuwait 17,820 Square kilometres compare
136 Vanuatu 12,190 Square kilometres compare
137 Falkland Islands (Malvinas) 12,170 Square kilometres compare

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More environment data for New Caledonia

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 7.82 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.33 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.314 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.69 °C (2025)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.61 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.3712 % change on previous year (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is land use hidden — land area in New Caledonia?: Land use hidden — land area in New Caledonia was 18,280 Square kilometres in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest land use hidden — land area recorded in New Caledonia?: The highest recorded value was 18,280 Square kilometres in 1961.
What is the lowest land use hidden — land area recorded in New Caledonia?: The lowest recorded value was 18,280 Square kilometres in 1961.
How does New Caledonia rank for land use hidden — land area?: New Caledonia ranks 134th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
Is land use hidden — land area rising or falling in New Caledonia?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this New Caledonia data come from?: The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Land use hidden — Land area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Land use hidden — Land area
Unit: Square kilometres
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence: OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage: 230 places, 13,445 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 20 August 2026

Land resources are one of the four components of the natural environment: water, air, land and living resources. In this context land is both: a physical "milieu" necessary for the development of natural vegetation as well as cultivated vegetation; a resource for human activities. The data presented here give information concerning land use state and changes (e.g. agricultural land, forest land). Data source(s): Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.N., (FAOSTAT) Contact: ENV.Stat@oecd.org Dataset release date: June 3, 2024 Database documentation Countries metadata