Population of Wallis and Futuna

As of July 2026, the population of Wallis and Futuna is 11.1 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 80 in the last year, representing a decline of 0.72%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 33.3 years in 2016 to 38.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 79 years and population density is 79.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Wallis and Futuna peaked in 1982, reaching around 4.49% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.72% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 545 in 1982 to nearly -80 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Wallis and Futuna, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 76.3 years in 2006 to 79 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Wallis and Futuna

The cities of Wallis and Futuna are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 3.7 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Mata-Utu, Uvea, with approximately 1.2 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Alele, Uvea with 629 and Falaleu, Uvea with 626.

These are the 8 most populous cities in Wallis and Futuna: