Where Wallis and Futuna move
12.8K Wallis and Futuna live abroad — #190 largest source of emigrants worldwide
Considering a move from Wallis and Futuna? — See top destinations, regional flows, and how it's changed since 1990.
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