MigrantoImmigrants in Wallis and Futuna
2K foreign-born residents — the #218 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 98% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| New Caledonia | 1016 |
| France | 886 |
| Vanuatu | 67 |
| Mayotte | 27 |
| French Polynesia | 10 |
By region of origin
Oceania is the leading region of origin at 54%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Wallis and Futuna.
New Caledonia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
New Caledonia accounts for 51% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 3%.
The share of immigrants from Europe has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Europe has shifted from 23.8% to 44.2% since 1990.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 61% to 51%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1375 |
| 1995 | 1668 |
| 2000 | 1972 |
| 2005 | 2140 |
| 2010 | 2086 |
| 2015 | 2023 |
| 2020 | 2014 |
| 2024 | 2006 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | New Caledonia | France | Vanuatu | Mayotte | French Polynesia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 843 | 327 | 152 | 35 | 18 |
| 1995 | 975 | 461 | 165 | 44 | 23 |
| 2000 | 1152 | 545 | 195 | 52 | 28 |
| 2005 | 1207 | 646 | 197 | 58 | 32 |
| 2010 | 1093 | 795 | 138 | 41 | 19 |
| 2015 | 1021 | 877 | 72 | 38 | 15 |
| 2020 | 1021 | 889 | 67 | 27 | 10 |
| 2024 | 1016 | 886 | 67 | 27 | 10 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Wallis and Futuna as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Wallis and Futuna
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Wallis and Futuna?
Around 2K foreign-born residents live in Wallis and Futuna, making it the #218-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Wallis and Futuna come from?
Most immigrants in Wallis and Futuna come from New Caledonia, France and Vanuatu — these three countries account for about 98% of all foreign-born residents.
How has immigration to Wallis and Futuna changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Wallis and Futuna has changed from 2K to 2K people, a change of about 1%.
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