Wallis and Futuna
Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands
Current Population (Live)
Annual Growth Rate: +0.88%
As a microstate in Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna is home to just 11.6k people, making it one of the less populous countries in the world. Despite covering only 142 km², the territory records a density of 82 people per km². Its capital is Mata-Utu, and French is the official language, while the CFP franc serves as the national currency.
Population
11,620
Area
142 km²
Density
82/km²
World Rank
#229
General Information
- Capital
- Mata-Utu
- Region
- Oceania
- Subregion
- Polynesia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Languages
- French
- Currencies
- CFP franc (₣)
- Calling Code
- +681
- Top-Level Domain
- .wf
- Landlocked
- No
- UN Member
- No
- Timezones
- UTC+12:00
Population Details
- Total Population
- 11,620
- Land Area
- 142 km²
- Population Density
- 82 per km²
- Annual Growth Rate
- +0.88%
- Annual Growth
- +102 people
- Daily Growth
- +0 people
- World Population Share
- 0.00%
- Coordinates
- -13.30°, -176.20°
Global Population Share
Population Projections (2026-2050)
Near-zero growth suggests that Wallis and Futuna is entering a period of demographic stability—or, depending on policy responses, the early stages of decline. The territory's governance arrangements will influence how effectively it adapts to evolving population dynamics.
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 11,620 |
| 2030 | 12,032 |
| 2035 | 12,561 |
| 2040 | 13,108 |
| 2045 | 13,673 |
| 2050 | 14,257 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Wallis and Futuna?
The population of Wallis and Futuna is approximately 11,620 as of 2026, making it #229 in the world by population.
What is the capital of Wallis and Futuna?
The capital of Wallis and Futuna is Mata-Utu.
What languages are spoken in Wallis and Futuna?
The main languages spoken in Wallis and Futuna are French.
How big is Wallis and Futuna?
Wallis and Futuna covers an area of 142 km² with a population density of 82 people per km².
Is Wallis and Futuna growing or shrinking?
Wallis and Futuna is growing at a rate of 0.88% per year, adding approximately 102 people annually.
What is the life expectancy in Wallis and Futuna?
Life expectancy data is not currently available for Wallis and Futuna.
What is the GDP per capita of Wallis and Futuna?
GDP per capita data is not currently available for Wallis and Futuna.