What is the population of Wallis and Futuna in 2026?
Wallis and Futuna has a population of 11,369 people, which is 227th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands
Population 2026
11,369
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
−0.97%
−110 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
80/km²
142 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
38.2 years
Life expectancy 80.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Wallis and Futuna
The Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands is a Oceania territory with a population of 11,369 and a world rank of #225. Its land area spans 142 km² with a population density of 80 people per km². The territory experiences annual population decline of -1%, while residents enjoy a life expectancy of 80 years and a median age of 38.2 years. The fertility rate stands at 1.8 births per woman, and there is no urban population concentration.
Economically, the territory has a GDP per capita of $12,640 and uses the CFP franc as currency. French is the primary language spoken. Mata-Utu serves as the capital. Established in 1961, the territory operates under a republic government type.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Mata-Utu
- Continent
- Oceania
- ISO codes
- WF · WLF
- Demonym
- Wallis and Futuna Islander
- Currency
- CFP franc (XPF ₣)
- Government
- Republic
- State inception
- 1961
- Time zone
- UTC+12:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +681
- Internet TLD
- .wf
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- French
Demographics
Not published for Wallis and Futuna: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Wallis and Futuna: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Wallis and Futuna.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Wallis and Futuna.
Environment
Not published for Wallis and Futuna: Renewable Energy, Forest Coverage, Protected Areas.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Wallis and Futuna.
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Wallis and Futuna.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Wallis and Futuna.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 20.4%
- Age 15–64
- 64.9%
- Age 65+
- 14.7%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 2 | 5 |
| 90-94 | 11 | 22 |
| 85-89 | 41 | 73 |
| 80-84 | 92 | 87 |
| 75-79 | 173 | 169 |
| 70-74 | 209 | 222 |
| 65-69 | 270 | 278 |
| 60-64 | 308 | 371 |
| 55-59 | 324 | 394 |
| 50-54 | 422 | 457 |
| 45-49 | 382 | 472 |
| 40-44 | 317 | 389 |
| 35-39 | 237 | 350 |
| 30-34 | 247 | 322 |
| 25-29 | 224 | 273 |
| 20-24 | 405 | 420 |
| 15-19 | 522 | 493 |
| 10-14 | 501 | 486 |
| 5-9 | 416 | 386 |
| 0-4 | 265 | 250 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 8,536 |
| 1960 | 8,624 |
| 1970 | 8,832 |
| 1980 | 11,117 |
| 1990 | 13,480 |
| 2000 | 14,784 |
| 2010 | 13,164 |
| 2020 | 11,616 |
| 2030 | 10,859 |
| 2040 | 10,550 |
| 2050 | 10,148 |
| 2060 | 9,425 |
| 2070 | 8,727 |
| 2080 | 8,201 |
| 2090 | 7,633 |
| 2100 | 6,878 |
How Wallis and Futuna Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Wallis and Futuna11K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Wallis and Futuna | 11K |
Wallis and Futuna Population FAQ
Is the population of Wallis and Futuna growing or shrinking?
Wallis and Futuna's population is shrinking at −0.97% per year, a change of roughly 110 people annually.
What is the capital of Wallis and Futuna?
The capital of Wallis and Futuna is Mata-Utu.
How densely populated is Wallis and Futuna?
Wallis and Futuna has 80/km² across 142 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Wallis and Futuna?
Life expectancy at birth in Wallis and Futuna is 80.0 years.
What is the median age in Wallis and Futuna?
The median age in Wallis and Futuna is 38.2 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Wallis and Futuna in?
Wallis and Futuna is in Oceania.