Moving to New Caledonia from Algeria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Algeria to New Caledonia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Algeria to New Caledonia.

Living there in 2020
621 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Algeria live in New Caledonia · UN DESA

Who's moving to New Caledonia?

Top countries of origin for New Caledonia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in New Caledonia compared to Algeria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
1.8
NC
3.1

Algeria performs better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DZ
4.0t
NC
17.1t

Algeria performs better than New Caledonia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DZ
10.5
NC
19.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

DZ
71.0%
NC
82.0%

New Caledonia performs significantly better than Algeria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DZ
11.8%
NC
11.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DZ
$15,300
NC
$35,700

New Caledonia generally does better on employment & economy, though Algeria leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DZ
78.0 yrs
NC
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DZ
19.7
NC
5.0

New Caledonia performs significantly better than Algeria across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Algiers Rain: 23.5 in/yr (598 mm)
75° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Noumea Rain: 42.2 in/yr (1072 mm)
79° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Algiers Noumea
Jan–Mar 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) 77°/68°F (25°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 74°/63°F (23°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 81°/69°F (27°/21°C)
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Month Algiers Noumea
Jan 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) 84°/73°F (28.9°/23.0°C)
Feb 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Mar 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) 83°/73°F (28.5°/22.8°C)
Apr 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) 80°/71°F (26.9°/21.4°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) 77°/68°F (25.2°/19.8°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 75°/65°F (23.7°/18.5°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) 73°/63°F (22.6°/17.2°C)
Aug 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) 73°/63°F (22.8°/17.2°C)
Sep 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) 75°/64°F (23.8°/17.7°C)
Oct 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) 78°/67°F (25.5°/19.2°C)
Nov 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) 81°/69°F (27.0°/20.7°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) 83°/71°F (28.2°/21.9°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office, Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Algeria and New Caledonia. To live, work, or study long-term in New Caledonia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Caledonia's immigration authority.

Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting New Caledonia

Visa Required
Algeria passport holders need a visa to enter New Caledonia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from New Caledonia?

Connectivity is usually fine (New Caledonia: 19.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Caledonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is New Caledonia safe for expats?

Algeria performs better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Caledonia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Algeria.

What's the weather like in New Caledonia compared to Algeria?

The average high temperature in Noumea is 79°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. Noumea receives around 42.2 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.

What language do they speak in New Caledonia?

The official language in New Caledonia is French. In Algeria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

DZ NC
Population 44,178,884 297,160
Currency Algerian Dinar (DZD) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +213 +687
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17