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People and Society

People and Society of Wallis and Futuna

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Wallis and Futuna.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Wallisian(s), Futunan(s), or Wallis and Futuna Islanders
Ethnic Groups
Polynesian
Population
15,343
Population in Major Urban Areas
MATA-UTU (capital) 1,000

Education

Literacy, schooling, and education culture.

Literacy Definition
age 15 and over can read and write

Religion

Religious affiliation by share of population.

  • Roman Catholic99.0%
  • other1.0%

Languages

Languages spoken, official status, and notes.

French, Wallisian (indigenous Polynesian language)

  • French