Population growth rate in Wallis and Futuna

Wallis and Futuna: Population growth rate was -0.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.9%
Change on year
up 10.6%
World rank
222nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
4.5%
in 1982
All-time low
-4.1%
in 1961
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Population growth rate in Wallis and Futuna, 1950–2023

-4-2024195019862023

Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population growth rate in Wallis and Futuna is -0.9%, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 45.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population growth rate in Wallis and Futuna peaked at 4.5% in 1982 and was at its lowest, -4.1%, in 1961.

That places Wallis and Futuna 222nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 0.4% -2.8% 4.5% 10
1960s -0.0% -4.1% 2.0% 10
1970s 2.2% -1.3% 4.4% 10
1980s 2.1% 1.0% 4.5% 10
1990s 0.9% 0.7% 1.1% 10
2000s -1.0% -2.3% 0.8% 10
2010s -1.3% -1.9% -0.9% 10
2020s -0.7% -1.0% -0.3% 4

Countries ranked near Wallis and Futuna

  1. 219 Albania -0.7% compare
  2. 220 San Marino -0.7% compare
  3. 221 Martinique -0.8% compare
  4. 223 Moldova -0.9% compare
  5. 224 Monaco -0.9% compare
  6. 225 United States Virgin Islands -0.9% compare

See the full ranking of 236 places →

Frequently asked questions

What is population growth rate in Wallis and Futuna?
Population growth rate in Wallis and Futuna was -0.9% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest population growth rate recorded in Wallis and Futuna?
The highest recorded value was 4.5% in 1982.
What is the lowest population growth rate recorded in Wallis and Futuna?
The lowest recorded value was -4.1% in 1961.
How does Wallis and Futuna rank for population growth rate?
Wallis and Futuna ranks 222nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is population growth rate rising or falling in Wallis and Futuna?
Over the last ten years it is up 45.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Wallis and Futuna data come from?
The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Population growth rate
Unit
%
Source
UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
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