Overseas collectivity of the French Republic under Article 74 of the Constitution. Its own statute, set by organic law, defines the powers exercised locally and the application of French law.
National Identity
- Official name
- Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands
- Official name (in French)
- Territoire des îles Wallis et Futuna
- Name etymology
Wallis Island is named after British Captain Samuel WALLIS, who visited in 1767; Futuna is a local name, and the meaning is unclear
Sources:- Law No. 61-814 of 29 July 1961 conferring on the Wallis and Futuna Islands the status of an overseas territory (1) Consolidated version as of 14 February 2018 ↗ - State and Territorial services in Wallis and Futuna - Prefect of the Wallis and Futuna Islands
- The World Factbook: Wallis and Futuna - CIA
- National flag
- National anthem
- La MarseillaiseThe national anthem of France.1:19
- Title (in French)
- La Marseillaise
- Title (in English, translated)
- The Song of Marseille
- Lyrics
1Allons enfants de la Patrie, Le jour de gloire est arrivé! Contre nous de la tyrannie, L’étendard sanglant est levé! L’étendard sanglant est levé! Entendez-vous dans les campagnes Mugir ces féroces soldats? Ils viennent jusque dans nos bras Egorger nos fils et nos compagnes!
ChorusAux armes, citoyens! Formez vos bataillons! Marchons! marchons! Qu’un sang impur Abreuve nos sillons!
2Que veut cette horde d’esclaves, De traîtres, de rois conjurés? Pour qui ces ignobles entraves, Ces fers dès longtemps préparés? Ces fers dès longtemps préparés? Français, pour nous, ah! quel outrage! Quels transports il doit exciter! C’est nous qu’on ose méditer De rendre à l’antique esclavage!
Aux armes, citoyens!3Quoi ! ces cohortes étrangères Feraient la loi dans nos foyers! Quoi ! ces phalanges mercenaires Terrasseraient nos fiers guerriers! Terrasseraient nos fiers guerriers! Grand Dieu ! par des mains enchaînées Nos fronts sous le joug se ploieraient! De vils despotes deviendraient Les maîtres de nos destinées!
Aux armes, citoyens!4Tremblez, tyrans et vous perfides, L’opprobre de tous les partis, Tremblez ! vos projets parricides Vont enfin recevoir leurs prix! Vont enfin recevoir leurs prix! Tout est soldat pour vous combattre, S’ils tombent, nos jeunes héros, La terre en produit de nouveaux, Contre vous tout prêts à se battre!
Aux armes, citoyens!5Français, en guerriers magnanimes, Portez ou retenez vos coups! Epargnez ces tristes victimes, A regret s’armant contre nous. A regret s’armant contre nous. Mais ces despotes sanguinaires, Mais ces complices de Bouillé, Tous ces tigres qui, sans pitié, Déchirent le sein de leur mère!
Aux armes, citoyens!6Amour sacré de la Patrie, Conduis, soutiens nos bras vengeurs! Liberté, Liberté chérie, Combats avec tes défenseurs! Combats avec tes défenseurs! Sous nos drapeaux, que la victoire Accoure à tes mâles accents! Que tes ennemis expirants Voient ton triomphe et notre gloire !
Aux armes, citoyens!7Nous entrerons dans la carrière Quand nos aînés n’y seront plus; Nous y trouverons leur poussière Et la trace de leurs vertus. Et la trace de leurs vertus. Bien moins jaloux de leur survivre Que de partager leur cercueil, Nous aurons le sublime orgueil De les venger ou de les suivre !
Aux armes, citoyens!Source: - Citizens
- "Wallisians, Futunans" or "Wallis and Futuna Islanders"
- Official name:Law No. 61-814 of 29 July 1961 conferring on the Wallis and Futuna Islands the status of an overseas territory (1) Consolidated version as of 14 February 2018 ↗ - State and Territorial services in Wallis and Futuna - Prefect of the Wallis and Futuna Islands
- Official name, Citizens:The World Factbook: Wallis and Futuna - CIA
- National anthem:nationalanthems.info ↗
Geography
- Location
- Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand
- Total area
- 142 km²
- Land area
- 142 km²
- Water area
- 0.00 km²
- Land borders
- None
- Coastline
- 129 km
- Terrain
Volcanic origin; low hills - Highest point
- 522 mMont Singavi (on Futuna)
- Lowest point
- 0 mPacific Ocean
- Climate
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 - Avg. temperature
- 26.9 °C
- Avg. daily range
- 26.1 to 27.6 °C
- Annual precipitation
- 2,833 mm
Temperature °CMeanDaily rangePrecipitation mmMonthly climate normals Month Avg. high, °C Mean, °C Avg. low, °C Precipitation, mm January 28 27.2 26.4 357 February 28.1 27.2 26.4 323 March 28.1 27.3 26.3 319 April 28.1 27.3 26.4 253 May 27.8 27.1 26.3 198 June 27.5 26.9 26.2 148 July 27 26.4 25.8 125 August 26.9 26.3 25.7 122 September 27 26.4 25.7 157 October 27.2 26.5 25.7 224 November 27.7 26.9 26 271 December 27.9 27.1 26.2 336 Country-wide averages over 1991–2020.
Sources:- The World Factbook: Wallis and Futuna - CIA
- Climate Change Knowledge Portal (ERA5 reanalysis) ↗ - World Bank
- Weather
- Loading
- Location, Land borders, Coastline, Terrain, Highest point, Lowest point, Climate:The World Factbook: Wallis and Futuna - CIA
- Climate:Climate Change Knowledge Portal (ERA5 reanalysis) ↗ - World Bank
Demographics
- Population change2026
- −0.72% per year−81 people/yearWorld Rank217thof 237
- Birth rate
- 8.6 per 1,000 population
- Death rate
- 8.5 per 1,000 population
- Net migration rate
- −7.2 per 1,000 population
- 2026
- 38.6 yearsWorld Rank80thof 237
- Age structure2026
- 0-14 years18.3%15-64 years65.9%65 years +15.8%
- Share aged 65 and over
- 15.8%
- Share aged under 18
- 23.9%
- Total dependency ratio
- 52
- Youth dependency ratio
- 28
- Elderly dependency ratio
- 24
- Sex ratio
- 0.91 male / female
MaleAgeFemalePopulation by age group, % of total population Age Male Female 80+ 1.6% 2.0% 70-79 3.5% 3.6% 60-69 5.2% 6.1% 50-59 7.1% 8.1% 40-49 5.6% 7.1% 30-39 4.1% 5.8% 20-29 6.4% 6.7% 10-19 8.9% 8.4% 0-9 5.3% 4.9% - 2026
- 0.71 below the replacement level for the Wallis and Futuna Islands ()1.39 births per womanreplacement 2.10123World Rank195thof 237
- 0.66 daughters per woman0.34 below replacement, long-run each generation smaller than the lastreplacement 1.000.511.5
- 2026
- +0.1 per 1,000 populationfor every 1,000 people, 0.1 more births than deaths a year
- 2026
- −7.2 per 1,000 population
- Urbanization2026
- 0.0% live in cities0 urban residents
- Largest villages2023
- Mata-Utu, Liku, Utufua, FalaleuRankVillagePopulation (2023 census)1Mata-Utu9842Liku6133Utufua5884Falaleu5505Ono5046Alele4887Mala'e4838Halalo4609Taoa44310Aka'aka435Source:
- National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, France (2023 census), via City Population by Thomas Brinkhoff ↗
- Ethnic groups
- Polynesian
- Religions
- Roman Catholic99.0%Other1.0%
- Languages
- French (Français)
- Population, Population change, Median age, Age structure, Total fertility rate, Net reproduction rate, Natural change, Net migration rate:UN World Population Prospects ↗
- Urbanization:UN World Urbanization Prospects ↗
- Largest cities:National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, France (2023 census), via City Population by Thomas Brinkhoff ↗
- Ethnic groups, Religions:The World Factbook: Wallis and Futuna - CIA
Government & Administration
- Form of state
- RepublicShared with France: the President of the French Republic is head of state.Part of the French Republic, named in the Constitution among its overseas territories; the 1961 statute makes it the "Territoire des îles Wallis et Futuna", with legal personality and administrative and financial autonomy (Constitution Art. 72-3; Loi 61-814, Art. 1).Sources:
- Constitution de la République française du 4 octobre 1958, texte intégral en vigueur ↗, Constitution Art. 72-3; Loi 61-814, Art. 1
- Loi n° 61-814 du 29 juillet 1961 conférant aux îles Wallis et Futuna le statut de territoire d'outre-mer, as at 14 February 2018 ↗, Constitution Art. 72-3; Loi 61-814, Art. 1
- System of government
- Executive appointed by the parent stateA senior administrator appointed by French decree heads the territory, assisted by a territorial council including the three traditional chiefs; he answers to the French Government, and the statute has no confidence or dissolution provision (Loi 61-814, Arts. 8, 9, 10).Sources:
- Constitution de la République française du 4 octobre 1958, texte intégral en vigueur ↗, Loi 61-814, Arts. 8, 9, 10
- Loi n° 61-814 du 29 juillet 1961 conférant aux îles Wallis et Futuna le statut de territoire d'outre-mer, as at 14 February 2018 ↗, Loi 61-814, Arts. 8, 9, 10
- Capital
- Mata-Utu984 people(2023)
- National holidays
- 14 days in 2026
- ThuJan 1New Year's Day
- MonApr 6Easter Monday
- TueApr 28Feast of Saint Peter Chanel
- FriMay 1Labor Day
- FriMay 8Victory Day
- ThuMay 14Ascension Day
- MonMay 25Pentecost Monday
- MonJun 29Saints Peter and Paul Day
- TueJul 14National Day
- WedJul 29Territory Day
- SatAug 15Assumption Day
- SunNov 1All Saints' Day
- WedNov 11Armistice Day
- FriDec 25Christmas Day
Nationwide public holidays only, excluding regional, bank and government-only days.
- Time
- WFTWallis & Futuna TimeUTC+12
- Currency
- CFP Franc (XPF)
- Entry requirements
- Official visa and entry information
- Calling code
- +681
- Internet TLD
- .wf
- ISO 3166-1 codes
- WF, WLF
- Infrastructure
- Airports2 airports
- Key ports
- Mata-Utu
- By size
- 1 very small
Source:- The World Factbook: Wallis and Futuna - CIA
- Form of state, System of government:Constitution de la République française du 4 octobre 1958, texte intégral en vigueur ↗ - Constitutional Council of France
- Form of state, System of government:Loi n° 61-814 du 29 juillet 1961 conférant aux îles Wallis et Futuna le statut de territoire d'outre-mer, as at 14 February 2018 ↗ - Administration Supérieure des îles Wallis et Futuna
- National holidays:Open World Holidays Framework (vacanza/holidays) ↗
- Infrastructure:The World Factbook: Wallis and Futuna - CIA
Economy
- Trade2023
- Denmark35%
- Sweden14%
- Netherlands14%
- Pakistan9%
- Poland7%
Source:- The World Factbook: Wallis and Futuna - CIA
- Industries
- copra, handicrafts, fishing, lumber
- Trade, Industries:The World Factbook: Wallis and Futuna - CIA
Cost of Living
Society
- Literacy2023
- 99.4% of adults
- Mobile subscriptions2023
- 12,184
- Fixed telephone lines
- 2,139
Counts subscriptions, not people.
Source:- ITU DataHub ↗ - International Telecommunication Union
- Literacy:UIS Data Browser ↗ - UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Mobile subscriptions:ITU DataHub ↗ - International Telecommunication Union
Crime & Safety
Health
- Life expectancy2026
- 79.0 years
- Infant mortality2026
- 10.7 per 1,000 live births
- Life expectancy, Infant mortality:UN World Population Prospects ↗
Environment
- 2024
- 1.5 µg/m³ of PM2.5Most polluted222ndof 236
- WHO guideline
- 5 µg/m³
Source:- Air Quality Life Index ↗ - Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago
- Environmental issues
- deforestation (only small portions of the original forests remain) due to wood as the main fuel source
- soil erosion
- lack of natural freshwater resources
- lack of soil fertility on the islands of Uvea and Futuna
Source:- The World Factbook: Wallis and Futuna - CIA
- Air pollution:Air Quality Life Index ↗ - Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago
- Environmental issues:The World Factbook: Wallis and Futuna - CIA