Quick Data on Wallis and Futuna
| Short Name | Wallis and Futuna |
| Capital | Mata-Utu |
| Long Name | Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands |
| Country Code | WF |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Total Area | 142 sq km |
| Population | 15,854 |
| Language | French |
| Nationality | Wallisian(s), Futunan(s), or Wallis and Futuna Islanders |
Geography of Wallis and Futuna
As a country in Australia – Oceania, with coordinates at 13 18 S, 176 12 W, Wallis and Futuna neighbors n/a. The terrain in Wallis and Futuna is described as volcanic origin; low hills, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Wallis and Futuna: tropical; hot, rainy season (November to April); cool, dry season (May to October); rains 250-300 cm per year (80% humidity); average temperature 26.6 degrees Celsius.
| Surface Total | 142 sq km |
| Land Surface | 142 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 0 km |
| Neighbor Countries | n/a |
| Coastline | 129 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Mont Singavi (on Futuna) 522 m |
Resources of Wallis and Futuna
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being NEGL. The agricultural land occupies 42.80% of Wallis and Futuna, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 41.90%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 42.80% | 61 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 0 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 41.90% | 59 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 15.30% | 22 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Wallis and Futuna
The population of the country is estimated at 15,854 people, with the biggest urban area having 1,000 MATA-UTU (capital) (2018). Known as Wallisian(s), Futunan(s), or Wallis and Futuna Islanders, the people from Wallis and Futuna come from diversified ethnic groups such as Polynesian. The official language is French. Religions: Roman Catholic 99%, other 1%.
| Population | 15,854 |
| Nationality | Wallisian(s), Futunan(s), or Wallis and Futuna Islanders |
| Official Language | French |
| Other Languages | Wallisian (indigenous Polynesian language) 58.9%, Futunian 30.1%, French (official) 10.8%, other 0.2% (2003 census) |
| Birth Rate | 12.7 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 5.7 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 0.00% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | n/a physicians/1,000 population (n/a) |
| Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna is a parliamentary democracy (Territorial Assembly); overseas collectivity of France. The legal system makes use of French civil law.
| Governing Type | parliamentary democracy (Territorial Assembly); overseas collectivity of France |
| Citizenship by Birth | see France |
| Citizenship by Descent | n/a |
| Dual Citizenship | n/a |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | n/a |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Wallis and Futuna
From a population total of 15,854, the labor force is 4,482 (2013). The main products in agriculture are: coconuts, breadfruit, yams, taro, bananas; pigs, goats; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: copra, handicrafts, fishing, lumber. Its exports cover copra, chemicals, construction materials. The main import products are: chemicals, machinery, consumer goods.
| Exports | $47,450 (2004 est.) |
| Imports | $61.17 million (2004 est.) |
| Export Partners | n/a |
| Import Partners | n/a |
| GDP / Capita | $3,800 (2004 est.) |
| Electricity Production | n/a |
| Electrification Rate | n/a |
| Internet Users | 3,450 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 22.10% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Wallis and Futuna, statistics sectio
