MigrantoWallis and Futuna Diaspora
12.8K Wallis and Futuna live abroad — the #190 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 100% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| New Caledonia | 12450 |
| South Africa | 325 |
| French Polynesia | 35 |
| Dominican Republic | 12 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 97%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Wallis and Futuna.
New Caledonia is the primary destination for emigrants
New Caledonia attracts 97% of all emigrants from Wallis and Futuna, while the second-largest destination receives just 3%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 84% to 97%, with New Caledonia increasingly the primary choice.
The share of emigrants going to Oceania has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Oceania has shifted from 84% to 97.4% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6650 |
| 1995 | 7067 |
| 2000 | 7532 |
| 2005 | 7617 |
| 2010 | 7724 |
| 2015 | 11527 |
| 2020 | 12231 |
| 2024 | 12822 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | New Caledonia | South Africa | French Polynesia | Dominican Republic | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5558 | 166 | 30 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6446 | 124 | 32 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7325 | 131 | 35 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7373 | 181 | 36 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7413 | 263 | 35 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11177 | 302 | 35 | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 | 11867 | 318 | 35 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12450 | 325 | 35 | 12 | 0 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Wallis and Futuna as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Wallis and Futuna
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Wallis and Futuna move to?
Most Wallis and Futuna have moved to New Caledonia, South Africa and French Polynesia — these three countries account for about 100% of all Wallis and Futuna living abroad.
How many Wallis and Futuna live abroad?
Around 12.8K Wallis and Futuna live abroad, making it the #190-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from Wallis and Futuna changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Wallis and Futuna has grown from 11.5K to 12.8K people, a growth of about 11%.
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