Iceland vs New Caledonia: Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both
Iceland
4,514
in 2025
New Caledonia
4,110
in 2025
Iceland rank
179th
New Caledonia rank
181st
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both over time
- Iceland
- New Caledonia
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 4,514 against 4,110 in New Caledonia, a difference of 404.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.1 times New Caledonia's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 179th and New Caledonia ranks 181st of 222 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 4 and New Caledonia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,194 | 3,862 | 332.5 | Iceland |
| 1990s | 4,315 | 4,087 | 227.5 | Iceland |
| 2000s | 4,317 | 4,556 | 238.6 | New Caledonia |
| 2010s | 4,556 | 4,496 | 60.6 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 4,429 | 4,151 | 278 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population of the official entrance age to primary education, both, Iceland or New Caledonia?
- Iceland, at 4,514 against 4,110 in New Caledonia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population of the official entrance age to primary education, both between Iceland and New Caledonia?
- 404, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and New Caledonia?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2025.
- How do Iceland and New Caledonia rank globally for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both?
- Iceland ranks 179th and New Caledonia ranks 181st of 222 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release