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Vanuatu
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Vanuatu's vatu market connects banks, card acceptance and external transfers across a dispersed Pacific island economy. Payment access depends on the institution and island, while visitor spending links local merchants to international networks. Population was about 335,000 in 2025.

Population

335K

GDP

$1.4B

GDP per Capita

$4K

GDP Growth

3.1%

Deepdive

World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in Vanuatu

Vanuatu remains cash-oriented beyond Port Vila and Luganville, where cards and ATMs are easier to use. Vatu notes are vital for markets, minibuses and outer-island stays, making access to physical currency a payment constraint.

ATMs (PER 100K)

51.5

BANKS (PER 100K)

21.2

DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.5

CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.0

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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025