MigrantoWallis and Futuna Diaspora
12.8K Wallis and Futuna live abroad — 0% of the population of Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 100% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| New Caledonia | 12450 |
| South Africa | 325 |
| French Polynesia | 35 |
| Dominican Republic | 12 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
By region
97% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Wallis and Futuna diaspora in numbers
Most Wallis and Futuna abroad live in New Caledonia
97% of the diaspora lives in New Caledonia, while the next country accounts for just 3%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 84% to 97%, and today that country is New Caledonia.
The share of the diaspora living in Oceania has grown since 1990
84% of the diaspora lived in Oceania in 1990, compared with 97.4% today.
Wallis and Futuna diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6650 |
| 1995 | 7067 |
| 2000 | 7532 |
| 2005 | 7617 |
| 2010 | 7724 |
| 2015 | 11527 |
| 2020 | 12231 |
| 2024 | 12822 |
Largest communities over time
Wallis and Futuna living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Wallis and Futuna in each country has changed since the selected year
Wallis and Futuna among immigrants in other countries
Where Wallis and Futuna make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Wallis and Futuna live outside Wallis and Futuna?
Around 12.8K Wallis and Futuna live abroad, the world's #190 largest diaspora.
Where do most Wallis and Futuna abroad live?
Most Wallis and Futuna live in New Caledonia, South Africa and French Polynesia — these three countries account for about 100% of all Wallis and Futuna living abroad.
Which country has the largest Wallis and Futuna population outside Wallis and Futuna?
New Caledonia is home to the largest Wallis and Futuna community abroad — 12.5K people, about 97% of all Wallis and Futuna living abroad.
Is the Wallis and Futuna diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Wallis and Futuna living abroad has grown from 11.5K to 12.8K, about 11%.
Where does the data on the Wallis and Futuna diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Wallis and Futuna who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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