Who moves to Wallis and Futuna
2K people have chosen Wallis and Futuna for relocation — #218 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Wallis and Futuna? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
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